Fretting wear characteristics determine the reliability of the coatings used in the orthopedic implant using suspension plasma spray. As fretting deteriorates the passivation layer and exposes the metal to a harsh body environment, fretting wear analysis is critical in implant design to optimize the coating thickness and strength.

Friction test of 3D printed PEEK to determine the performance against abrasion and the characterization of sample before and after test. 3D printing parameters have major effect on the surface topography and mechanical properties that affects it's performance in many applications.

Bearings used in electric motors undergo combined electrical and mechanical loading which makes them susceptible to premature failure.

Mechanical characterization of the natural (coir) fiber and it's comparability with polymers. Analysis of surface  topography, mechanical characteristics and tribological behaviour of Coir Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites.

This research topic is part of design and development of natural fiber based advanced composite materials. The objective of the research is to characterize the mechanical and tribological properties of natural fibers especially coir, in different controlled environments. This will help us to predict the behaviors of the advanced composites in their specific applications.

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