The overwhelming majority of automotive part manufacturing processes successfully process hot dip galvanized sheet metal. However, there were reported situations were abrasive wear (galling), visible as narrow and long scratches, was observed on the surface of the formed parts. Investigations using a Slider On Sheet Tester (SOST) were performed in order to determine the conditions that lead to scratch forming on the galvanized sheet metal surface and to identify parameters that would guarantee a scratch free situation. The tests identified the tool roughness and the contact pressure as important parameters governing the coating wear phenomena. The tests proved that the coating resists relative high contact conditions in case of smooth tool surface, explaining why in the large majority of the industrial applications coated materials can be used without issues.
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