Investigation of structural and thermal analysis of clutch facings with different friction materials

Almost every part of an automobile has been upgraded due to technological progress over the previous century. The automobile industry is a significant contributor to environmental degradation. Automobile engineers have a responsibility to develop innovative approaches to safety and environmental protection. The importance of determining the influence of stress and heat wear on transmitted torque has grown as interest in studying clutches has grown. Composite materials that are safer for the environment make it easier for vehicle developers to provide greater alternatives. This article investigates the potential for replacing conventional clutch facing materials with composites and other suitable materials like sintered metal, Kevlar, and hard steel. Clutch facings composed of base material have been modelled and analysed in Solid Works and ANSYS Workbench, respectively, to achieve this goal. The mechanical characteristics of clutch facings made of three materials have been compared.