Abstract: A pin-on-disk and a rod-in-bush apparatus were used to investigate the seizure mechanism of sliding components. Sliding was conducted in a dry condition in room air until the sliding components ...

Abstract: To explain quantitatively the lubricating effect of gas molecules on adhesive wear, the authors have introduced a new concept of mean free time of a small contact point. When a bridge formed ...

Abstract: To study the behavior of adhered fragments on rubbing surfaces, the transverse movement of a slider is measured and recorded during the wear process. The gap between the mating surfaces is ...