In this study, a sintering methodology is presented by using abnormal glow\ndischarge to metal matrix composites (MMC), consisting of 316 steel, reinforced with titanium\ncarbide (TiC). The wear behaviour of these compounds was evaluated according to the\nstandard ASTM G 99 in a tribometer pin-on-disk. The effect of the percentage of\nreinforcement (3, 6, and 9%), with 40 minutes of mixing in the planetary mill is analysed,\nusing compaction pressure of 700MPa and sintering temperature of 1,100�°C�±5�°C, gaseous\natmosphere of H2 - N2, and sintering time of 30 minutes. As a result of the research, it shows\nthat the best behaviour against wear is obtained when the MMC contains 6% TiC. Under this\nparameter the lowest percentage of pores and the lowest coefficient of friction are achieved,\nensuring that the incorporation of ceramic particles (TiC) in 316 austenitic steel matrix\nsignificantly improves the wear resistance. Also, it is shown that it is possible to sinter such\nmaterials using the abnormal glow discharge, being a novel and effective method in which the\nworking temperature is reached in a short time.
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