VIDEO LIBRARY
A brand new test to assess erosive wear resistance
From this webinar you will learn The importance of mechanical properties in erosion resistance About the new randomised impact test How it can be used to study erosion impact-by-impact How to use it to develop more erosion resistant surfaces About The Speakers Prof....
Mini-Symposium: Tribological Coatings and Surfaces
Solid lubrication using graphite coatings at high mechanical load, Prof. Martin Dienwiebel (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) Coatings for hostile environment applications, Dr Justyna Kulczyk-Malecka (Manchester Metropolitan University) Bruker surface preparation and...
Does size matter in tribochemistry?
The complexity of correlations in engineering and scientific testing on brake pad materials. The formation of transfer films on organic brake pads. How tribochemistry happens also under the surface of the brake pad. The influence of the size of tools and measurement...
Bioinspired Surface Engineering for Tribological Applications
Through millions of years of evolution, biological systems have adapted to extreme conditions. This has resulted in innovative surfaces with functionalities like ultra-strong seashells, wear-resistant reptile skins, and the self-cleaning ability of lotus leaves. With...
A Variable Hardness PVD Coating – A Paradigm Shift For Running-In
Rings & liners must run-in before reaching optimum performance & oil control. A top softer run-in coating is better for removing asperities and gives optimum surfaces after which a lower harder durable coating is best. So, a dual coating is required. WC/C on...
How to enhance the functionalities of surfaces using laser-based manufacturing methods
Structured surfaces with features in the micro- and nano-range offer a new level of design freedom for materials, allowing for the modification of desired material properties and thus obtaining enhanced functionalities. High-resolution fabrication techniques are...
Laser Shock Peening : why laser parameters are important
Laser Shock Peening (LSP) is a cold, mechanical process of metal components, which has been developed in the United States in the seventies of the last century. By producing a deep compressive residual stress into the material, LSP improves fatigue life, increase...
How to identify the optimal plasma treatment time for different surfaces
Good adhesion between surfaces is of key importance for products from various industries. Typically, the polarity of a surface increases when treated with plasma, which leads to a better adhesion with the most adhesives. However, when a surface is treated for too...
In-Situ Sensors and Measurement for Tribological Contacts
The measurement of load, torque, temperature, speed, and displacement is common in many kinds of machines. However, most of these sensors capture data about the machine or individual components at a macro-scale. In tribology the important interactions, and the ones...
