Enhancement of aluminium alloy surfaces by using mechanical inserts

摘要

The use of mechanical self-flaring and self-piercing insert techniques can effectively enhance aluminium alloy material surfaces. Discreet surface features can improve the tribological behaviour of many engineering components. This paper describes the preliminary work being carried out to provide local wear resistance and bearing surfaces on aluminium alloys. A number of potential applications for the use of the Tribsert~(TM) technology are listed.