Wear debris
Definition: The wear debris are the particles that regenerated at the interface of the two contacting surfaces in motion due to the rubbing of the interfacial layers on the material surface. The wear debris are […]
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Oxidative wear
Definition: Oxidative wear is a type of wear that is caused on the surface of the material under non-lubricated conditions. The characteristic feature of these ear surfaces is the smooth surface and oxidative wear debris. […]
Surface Enhancement: Mechanical Methods
1. Introduction: The techniques used to modify the surface properties of materials are classified into various categories. Mechanical methods of surface enhancement are one of the many surface modification techniques that are now being used to improve […]
Viscometer
What is a viscometer? Viscosity is the resistance experienced by the liquid in motion. A high-viscosity (thick) liquid flows slower than a low-viscosity (thin) liquid. This can be seen by comparing the speed of oil […]
Surface Modification Techniques
1. Introduction: Surface enhancement techniques have integrated seamlessly into our daily lives and any modification to this will greatly impact the service life, sustainability and operation ability. For instance, we use a piece of glass […]
Erosive wear
Erosive wear Definition: Erosive wear is the type of wear in which material degradation takes place due to the impact of external particles either solids or liquids on the surface of the material. The erosive […]
High Mileage Oil
What is High Mileage Oil? When we think about metal surfaces, we imagine them as smooth like glass, but under a microscope, they look more like the Grand Canyon: ragged and full of peaks and […]
Semi Solid Lubricants
What are Industrial Lubricants? Industrial lubricants comprise fluids, oils, greases (semi solid lubricants), and other substances which reduce wear, friction or eliminate moisture. Their primary purpose is to cover solid surfaces using a film. However, they […]
Garter Spring
A Garter spring is a coiled steel spring that is connected at each end to create a circular shape, and is used in oil seals, shaft seals, belt-driven motors, and electrical connectors. There are several […]