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Slitageprov, or wear testing, is a set of experimental methods used to evaluate how materials resist wear under controlled conditions. The tests are designed to simulate service-related wear mechanisms such as abrasion, friction, erosion, and surface fatigue, and to quantify material loss, surface damage, or wear rate. They are used to compare materials, coatings, or treatments and to support quality control and product development across many industries.

Common methods include Taber abrasion tests, where a sample is mounted on a rotating platform and subjected to abrasive wheels under a defined load; pin-on-disk or block-on-ring tests that measure volumetric wear as a function of sliding distance; scratch tests that assess resistance to gouging or plastic deformation; and erosion or slurry tests that simulate particle impact. Tests may also involve dedicated tribometers to study friction and wear under specific conditions.

Procedure typically involves preparing specimens, selecting test parameters (load, speed, abrasive medium, cycle count or distance), and running the test. Wear is assessed by weight or thickness loss, profilometric measurements, or volume calculations. Results are reported as wear rate or wear volume, often with supporting data such as friction coefficients and surface observations. The interpretation of results requires consideration of test conditions, since wear behavior is highly dependent on geometry, abrasive media, and environmental factors.

Standards bodies such as ISO, ASTM, and EN publish standardized wear methods, but many industries use internal specifications. Slitageprov is used to guide material selection, assess durability, and support quality control and product development.