Industrial Applications of Tribology
CASE Studies – Applications & Fields
Tribology is all around us
In applications from simple to complex and scales from small to large
- Individual Components
- Assemblies or Products
- Manufacturing Processes
- Construction/ Exploration
- Natural Phenomena
“If there were no wheels, there would be no machines. Wheels are closely connected to bearings, and bearings are the main subject of tribological research.”
New Areas of Tribology
Since the 1990s, new areas of tribology have emerged, including the Nanotribology,Biotribology, and Green Tribology.
Engine block made of Al-Si alloy suffers from fretting vibration
Engine bearings and bushings made of Cu alloy
Engine components coated by DLC coatings
Fine blanking punches made of high-speed steel
