Vitoldas Vilčinskas

Mr. Vitoldas Vilčinskas

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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31 July 2024 in Materials
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Juozas PadgurskasJuozas Padgurskas
Juozas Padgurskas
VVVitoldas Vilčinskas
Vitoldas Vilčinskas
MRMuhammad Ibnu Rashyid
Muhammad Ibnu Rashyid
Muhammad Akhsin MuflikhunMuhammad Akhsin Muflikhun
Muhammad Akhsin Muflikhun
Raimundas RukuizaRaimundas Rukuiza
Raimundas Rukuiza
ASAušra Selskienė
Aušra Selskienė
This study investigates the tribological properties of resin composites reinforced with the fillers of glass powder and micro-bubbles. Resin composites were prepared with varying concentrations from 1% to 5% wt of fillers. Tribological tests were conducted using a block-on-ring scheme under dry friction conditions. The measurements of friction coefficient and wear values were performed under variable rotation speeds and loading conditions. The study showed that resin composites with 2–3% glass powder fillers and resin composites with 3–4% micro-bubbles exhibited optimal tribological properties. The resin glass powder modifications reduce the wear by 63% and resin micro-bubbles reduce wear by 32%. SEM analysis of the surfaces revealed surface imperfections and structural damage mechanisms, including abrasive and fatigue wear. The study concludes that specific filler concentrations improve the friction and wear resistance of resin composites, highlighting the importance of material preparation and surface quality in tribological performance. The increased wear resistance on both composites would hopefully expand the usage of additive manufactured composite, namely industrial moving components such as polymer gear, wheel, pulley, etc.