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The deleterious innate attribute of Ti6Al4V, the workhorse material among the alloy series of titanium is its incompetent tribo-behavior. Infinite surface modification techniques, viz., the accretion of adherent appendage layers, diffusion hardening, infusion of residual stresses, microstructural evolution, and phase transformations were attempted to enhance the wear resistance of the alloy. The need lies to establish a bridge between the indigenous material properties and the tribo-characteristics of Ti6Al4V so that the enforced improvement techniques can raise the barriers of its applicability. A critical review of the microstructural transitions, mechanisms governing tribo-behavior and the parametric conditions leading to material removal at dry sliding conditions of Ti6Al4V, falls under the scope of this manuscript. Hence, the prime focus of the approach is to impart a clear-cut perception of the minute variations in mechanical, metallurgical, and tribological characteristics of the alloy at interactive instances with distinct counter-body surfaces.
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Jibin T PHILIP. He received his bachelor degree in mechanical engineering and master degree in machine design with affiliation from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala, India, respectively. Presently, he is serving as senior research fellow (SRF) for a DST-SERB Project, funded by the Government of India and Research Scholar in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Institute of Technology Mizoram, Aizawl, Mizoram, India. His primary research interests are in the fields of tribology, nano-tribology, surface coatings, nanolubricants, advanced manufacturing, and surface characterization.
Basil KURIACHEN. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Mizoram, Aizawl, Mizoram, India. His vivacity and dexterity towards abiding commitment to sublime work ethic conferred him with the Ph.D. and M. Tech degree from NIT Calicut (2015) and Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam (2011), respectively. His resolute research niches are in the field of micro- and nano-machining processes, precision and ultra-precision machining, and modeling and analysis in machining of “difficult to machine” materials. He has to his credit, 45 research publications in international referred journals and conferences alongside with two filed patents.
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Philip, J.T., Mathew, J. & Kuriachen, B. Tribology of Ti6Al4V: A review. Friction 7, 497–536 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40544-019-0338-7
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