Abstract: Based upon previous results for thin solid film lubrication, a contact model has been proposed which can describe the physical essence of the steady-state friction condition. By using this ...

Abstract: This paper, the first of two companion papers, reports empirical data on wear properties in carbon nitride coatings by a spherical diamond counter-face in repeated sliding contacts through in ...

Abstract: This is the second part of two companion papers, the first of which reported the empirical data on wear properties in carbon nitride coatings by a spherical diamond counter-face in repeated ...

Abstract: To meet the ever-increasing magnetic recording density, the hard disk industry is focusing on reducing flying height. Texturing the slider surface to reduce the head–disk contact area is one ...

Abstract: The wear mechanisms of Metal-Evaporated magnetic tape-head interfaces have been investigated. A new apparatus was designed for the continuous observation of the tape surface when run in the still ...

Abstract: The load-dependency of the friction coefficient under a contact load in the order of sub-micronewtons was revealed. The frictional force was measured experimentally with a diamond tip of 0.1 ...

Abstract: To reduce the risk of head crash when a slider contacts a smooth disk during flying height adjustment, a novel tapping method for reducing the friction and lowering the risk of head crash ...