ABSTRACT
Additive manufacturing (AM) has been extended at a rapid rate in automotive and aerospace applications such as gear drives and clutches. These applications have a requirement of materials that show excellent tribological properties such as wear and friction behaviour. In this chapter, the previous literature has reviewed for the investigations of the effects of various factors on the tribological properties of 3D printed parts, including the composition of the materials, surface texture, and 3D printing parameters. Additionally, the interaction of lubricants with 3D printing materials is covered, highlighting the significance of using the right lubrication techniques to reduce wear and friction. This chapter aims to study the tribology-inspired design for AM, where material choices and lubricant techniques were provided for the better tribological performances.
