RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Enhancing wear performance: A comparative study of traditional vs. additive manufacturing techniques for 17–4pH SS A1 García Hernández, Celia A1 Naranjo Simarro, Juan Alfonso A1 Castro Sastre, María Ángeles A1 Berges, Cristina A1 Fernández Abia, Ana Isabel A1 Martín Pedrosa, Fernando A1 Herranz Sánchez-Cosgalla, Gemma A1 García Cabezón, Ana Cristina K1 17-4pH SS K1 Selective laser melting (SLM) K1 Fused filament fabrication (FFF) K1 Lubrication K1 Tribology AB This study investigates the microstructural, mechanical, and tribological characteristics of 17–4 PH stainless steel specimens produced through Additive Manufacturing (AM) techniques, namely Selective Laser Melting (SLM) and Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), in comparison to conventionally wrought steel (W). The wear test carried out on the samples were pin-on-disk, ball-on-plate and lubricated pin-on-disk. The counter part was an alumina ball with a diameter of 3 mm. The wear scar was less pronounced on lubrication test than in dry conditions for all samples. The coefficients of friction (COFs) were higher in dry conditions (in the order of 10−1) than in lubrication conditions (in the order of 10−2). Moreover, the wear rate had a significant reduction under lubrication conditions (in dry tests are in the order of 10−7, while lubrication conditions led to results in the order of 10−9). Additionally, FFF and SLM exhibited remarkably low wear rates in comparison to the wrought sample showing a superior dry and lubricated wear behaviour. AM allows for comparable or improved properties, despite slightly lower hardness due to retained austenite/delta ferrite and reduced precipitates. That significant improvement enhances the appeal of AM for high-performance components, particularly for small production runs and complex geometries being a promising and efficient technology for diverse industries. PB Elsevier SN 0043-1648 YR 2024 FD 2024 LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/72888 UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/72888 LA eng NO Wear, 2024, vol. 540-541, 205258 NO Producción Científica DS UVaDOC RD 22-dic-2024