Friction behaviour evaluation in beryllium–copper threaded connections

• Published in: International journal of mechanical sciences Vol. 51; no. 11; pp. 790 - 796
• Main Authors: Baragetti, S., Terranova, A., Vimercati, M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.11.2009
• Subjects: Aluminum; Beryllium–copper; COMPRESSIVE PROPERTIES; Compressive strength; ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY; Friction; HARDNESS; JOINTS; PROPERTIES; STEELS; THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY; Threaded; Threaded connections; Friction; Beryllium–copper; Threaded connections

Beryllium–copper alloys present a combination of high tensile and compressive strength, high hardness, good thermal conductivity and high resistance to seizing and galling (conditions where metals begin to cold weld or bond under the joint influence of compressive stress and relative motion at tempe...