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Rolling contact fatigue tests were performed using a Micro Pitting Rig (MPR) from PCS
instruments (London, UK) [26]. A schematic representation of the experimental setup is
shown Figure 4.1a. The MPR is a computer controlled disc-on-disc contact instrument in
which a central roller (sample) is in contact with three harder counter face rings as shown
in Figure 4.1b. The roller therefore experiences three contact cycles per revolution at a
constant contact pressure. The speeds of the rings and rollers are controlled
independently which allows different combinations of rolling and sliding contact. The
MPR utilizes a dip lubrication system, with the oil level 27.8 millimeters below the center
of the roller and a sump volume of 150 milliliters. The unit is also temperature controlled
to maintain the desired operating temperature of the lubricant sump. A chamfered roller
with a 1mm face-width (see Figure 4.1c) was used for the tests performed in this study.
The diameter for roller was 12 mm and for rings 54.15 mm. The relative amount of
rolling and sliding during testing is determined by the slide-to-roll ratio (SRR) and is
defined as follows:
SRR (