Structural Transformations in the Surfaces of Working Parts of Machines and Mechanisms During Their Interaction with the Environment Under Operating Conditions
摘要
This article examines the structural and energetic aspects of agricultural machinery tribosystems’ friction and abrasive wear processes involving fixed solid particles. The characteristics of tribological processes and material degradation are fundamentally influenced by surface layer attributes, particularly their structural configuration and adhesive bonding strength to the substrate material. Models describing wear mechanisms frequently incorporate the dynamics of oxide layer generation and breakdown as foundational elements. Chemical reactions leading to oxide coating development can alter the original stress distribution within surface regions. During the development of secondary formations, tribological systems consolidate various interaction mechanisms within narrow surface zones. These secondary formations serve as protective barriers, restricting the propagation of interactions throughout the tribological network. Abrasive degradation involving stationary solid particles constitutes an extreme manifestation of wear phenomena, offering valuable insights into fundamental material deterioration principles under varying external tribological conditions. Microstructural analysis and compositional studies of surface regions have validated that fundamental wear mechanisms operate at the nanometer scale (10–100 nm), while macroscopic surface modifications and debris transport from contact zones occur at the millimeter level (1–10 mm). Research outcomes demonstrate that oxide layers generated directly through tribological action (secondary formations) display markedly different mechanical characteristics and bonding strength than those produced through thermal treatment.