Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P.
Sliding member and method for manufacturing the same
Provided is a sliding member having slidability and abrasion resistance both at satisfactory levels. This sliding member has a sliding surface including a base and a filling part. The base includes a first material and bears regularly arranged concavities. The filling part includes a second material and is arranged in the sliding surface to fill the concavities. The first material includes one selected from the group consisting of a metallic material, a ceramic material, and a carbonaceous material. The second material includes at least one selected from the group consisting of a metallic material, a ceramic material, and a carbonaceous material. The first and second materials differ from each other in at least one of frictional coefficient and hardness. The base and the filling part are substantially flush with each other in the sliding surface.
Kobe Steel, Ltd.
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Y10T C23C F16C F16C F16C C04B F16C Y10T Y10T F16C F16C Y10T F16C F16C C23C
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Kenji Hirotaka
Yamamoto Ito