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In this study, we present the development of model scale tribological test methods using the model ring‐on‐disc. The methods enable the demonstration of processes that occur in sliding materials during operation and subsequent breakdown. Currently, existing test methods are not able to visualise these complex processes to the same extent. We designed adapted test programmes for the visualisation of different material properties. This paper discusses the suitability and the significance of these test programmes. We benchmarked the test methods on selected metal‐based and plastic tribomaterials (CuPb22Sn2 and Polytetraflaoroethylene (PTFE) and bronze (Bz)) under lubricated and non‐lubricated conditions. We conducted an extensive damage analysis of the surfaces and surface layers. Furthermore, the classification of the damage patterns and the tribometric results are the basis for the development of models that are capable of representing the most important states during operation. The models are of sufficient quality to assist in the further optimisation of the materials. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

In the context of this work, testing methods of model scale size have been developed, which are based on the ring-on-disc system. These methods enable the visualization of the events in the sliding materials during operation and subsequent breakdown with high time resolution. Therefore, it is possible to visualize and analyze the events taking place at the time of failure. The new test method was benchmarked using the materials AlSn20Cu, CuPb22Sn2 and SnSb7.5Cu3.5. The resulting data enabled the generation of models that characterize the events of the different tribo-materials. Therefore, the proposed method supports the trial-and-error approach of material optimization.

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