Wear Testing metal, aluminum, brass, steel, zinc, and thin foils.

Wear Testing
Metal Products & Coatings

Anodized Aluminum
Alloys
Brass
Electroplated Products
Metals
Metallic Coatings
Steel
Thin Foils
Zinc
plus others

*The following suggestions are provided as a starting point for using the Taber Rotary Abraser to evaluate different materials. Based on the manufacturers recommendations, the abrading wheels should be refaced prior to each test and a consistent vacuum nozzle height should be used (measured off the specimen surface). Other factors to consider include specimen conditioning, environmental conditions, vacuum suction level, specimen cleaning, and test cycles.

Aluminum � Anodized Finish

Specimen: 4 inches square or diameter with ¼ inch center hole
Wheels and Load: CS-17 with 500 or 1000 gram load
Alternate Wheels and Load (1): H-18 or H-10 Calibrade with 250 or 500 gram load
Alternate Wheels and Load (2): H-38 Calibrade with 1000 gram load
Evaluation: Visual end point, indicated by the first deep abrasion marks or spot breakthrough as the wheel wears through the hard oxide coating into the soft aluminum; or weight loss method

Steel

Specimen: 4 inches square or diameter with ¼ inch center hole
Wheels and Load: H-10 or H-18 Calibrade with 500 or 1000 gram load
Evaluation: Weight loss method

Electroplate � Chrome over Nickel

Specimen: S-16 specimen plates, plated in the usual fashion including the chrome flash
Wheels and Load: CS-10 Calibrase with 500 or 1000 gram load
Evaluation: By comparison of the number of wear cycles necessary for penetration to the nickel coating with that of a standard specimen material tested under identical conditions.
Remarks: The color difference between the nickel and chrome is so slight that it is necessary to prepare and use an indicator solution that will blacken the nickel but not attack the chrome. At intervals during the test, moisten the wear path with the solution applied with a cotton swab on the end of a stick. Discoloration indicates that the abrading wheels have penetrated the chrome deposit. Clean the solution from the specimen before resuming the test.

Electroplate � Nickel over Brass (or Copper)

Specimen: S-16 specimen plate, plated in the usual fashion
Wheels and Load: CS-10 Calibrase with 500 or 1000 gram load
Evaluation: By comparison of the number of wear cycles necessary for penetration to the brass (or copper) with that of a standard specimen material tested under identical conditions.
Remarks: The contrasting color of copper permits the end point to be detected visually without an indicator solution. If a sharper indication is desired, a formula that discolors copper but not nickel may be used.

Electroplate � Nickel Plated Steel

General Notes

To generate useful data, specimens must be flat. Specimens of uneven thickness should be shimmed so that the top surface runs true.
A Drive Pin Type Holder (E140-19) can be used to eliminate the need for the center hole. Specimens are attached with S-37 or S-37-1 mounting sheets and two driving pins prevent slipping.
The recommended specimen thickness is 6.35mm (� inch). Using the S-21 Extension Nut, specimens up to 12.7mm (� inch) in thickness can be evaluated. An Arm Height Extension modification (available from Taber Industries or Taber distributors) will permit testing up to 40mm in thickness.
To subject specimens to a wet abrasion test, the Rimmed Specimen Holder (E140-75) can be used. This is useful to determine the effect of absorbed and / or surface moisture on abrasion resistance.

Reference	Title	Scope
ASTM B607	Standard Specification for Autocatalytic Nickel Boron Coatings for Engineering Use	ppendix X2: This test method will evaluate the resistance of the coating to abrasive wear.
ASTM B733	Standard Specification for Autocatalytic (Electroless) Nickel-Phosphorus Coatings on Metal	This specification establishes the requirements for autocatalytic (electroless) nickel-phosphorous coatings applied from acidic aqueous solutions to metallic products for use in engineering functions operating at elevated temperatures.
ASTM D3730	Standard Guide for Testing High-Performance Interior Architectural Wall Coatings	This guide covers the selection and use of test methods for high-performance interior architectural wall coatings (HIPAC) which differ form more conventional coatings in that they are tougher, more stain-resistance, more abrasion-resistant and, ordinarily, designed to be applied to wall surfaces of steel, masonry, and plaster or gypsum wallboard.
ASTM D3794	Guide for Testing Coil Coatings	This guide covers procedures for testing coil coatings.
ASTM D6037	Standard Test Methods for Dry Abrasion Mar Resistance of High Gloss Coatings	Two test methods are included. Test Method A uses a device that contains an abrasive wheel. Test Method B uses a device that contains a wheel that has been fitted with abrasive paper. Either method can be used to evaluate the dry abrasion mar resistance of coatings applied to planar, rigid surfaces.
ASTM F1978	Standard Test Method for Measuring Abrasion Resistance of Metallic Thermal Spray Coatings by Using the Taber Abraser	This test method quantifies the abrasion resistance of metallic coatings produced by thermal spray processes on flat metallic surfaces. It is intended as a means of characterizing coatings used on surgical implants.
ASTM G195	Standard Guide for Conducting Wear Tests Using a Rotary Platform, Double-Head Abraser	This guide covers and is intended to assist in establishing procedures for conducting wear tests of rigid or flexible materials utilizing the rotary platform, double-head abraser (RPDH).
Daimler-Chrysler MS-PP11-1	Vacuum Metallizing for Plastic Parts - First Surface Interior	This standard presents the requirements of a coating system to be used for first surface vacuum metallizing of interior plastic parts made of ABS, acrylic, nylon, polycarbonate, or butyrate plastics, or others as specified.
Daimler-Chrysler MS-PP11-2	Vacuum Metallizing - High Wear Resistance- For Plastic Parts - First Surface Interior	This standard presents the requirements of a coating system to be used for first surface vacuum metallizing of interior plastic that require high wear resistance. These parts may be made of ABS or butyrate plastics, or others as specified.
EN 13310	Kitchen Sinks - Functional Requirements and Test Methods	This standard specifies the functional requirements and test methods for domestic kitchen sinks, used in residential (domestic houses, guest houses, and similar) premises. This standard does not specify aesthetic and dimensional requirements. It does not apply to industrial kitchen sinks.
Fed. Test Method Std. No. GG-P-455b	Plates and Foils, Photographic (Photosensitive Anodized Aluminum)	This specification covers the requirements for photosensitive anodized aluminum sheets and foils. For purposes of this specification, foils as referred to in this specification is defined as material 0.010 inch and thinner
ISO 10074: 1994(E)	Specifications for Hard Anodic Oxidation Coatings on Aluminum and its Alloys	This International Standard specifies requirements for hard anodic oxidation coatings on aluminum and its alloys, including test methods.
JIS H 8503	Methods of Wear Resistance for Metallic Coatings	This is a test to examine the wear resistance of metallic coatings.
MIL-A-8625F(1)	Military Specification - Anodic Coatings for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys	This specification covers the requirements for six types and two classes of electrolytically formed anodic coatings on aluminum and aluminum alloys for non-architectural applications.
National Aircraft Standard NAS 1192	Performance Specification for Hard Anodic Coatings on Aluminum Alloys	This specification defines the performance requirements for hard anodic coatings on aluminum and aluminum alloy parts.
SAE - AMS 2438	Chromium Coating - Thin, Hard, Dense Deposit	This specification covers the engineering requirements for the deposition of a thin, hard, dense chromium coating on surfaces of ferrous and nonferrous alloys and the properties of the coating.