Effect of surface topography associated with arbitrary velocity direction on the lubrication film thickness in elliptical contacts

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this study is to describe and observe the effect of surface topography associated with arbitrary directions of rolling and sliding velocities on the performance of lubricating films in elliptical contacts. Design/methodology/approach The most recently published mixed elastohydrodynamic (EHL) model by Pu and Zhu is used. Three different machined rough surfaces are discussed and the correlated inclined angle of surface velocity varies from 0° to 90° in the analyzed cases. These cases are carried out in a wide range of speeds (five orders of magnitude) while the simulated lubrication condition covers full-film and mixed EHL down to the boundary lubrication. Findings The results indicate that the variation of the average film thickness corresponding to different entrainment angles is distinct from those without considering surface roughness. In addition, the surface topography appears to have an immense effect on the lubrication film thickness in the exceptive situation. Originality/value This paper has not been published previously. Surface roughness has attracted much attention for many years owing to the significant influence on lubricating property. However, previous studies mainly focus on the counterformal contact with the same direction between surface velocity and principal axis of the contact zone. Little attention has been paid to the specific condition with the arbitrary direction of rolling and sliding velocities found in hypoid gears and worm, and some other components. The purpose of this study is to describe and observe the effect of surface topography associated with arbitrary directions of rolling and sliding velocities on the performance of lubricating films in elliptical contacts based on the most recently published mixed EHL model by Pu and Zhu.

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