If you can, please provide as much of the following information
as possible:
| Component Name |
Function; sliding?
rolling? static? |
| Base Material |
Fabrication; cast?
machined? ground? |
Mode of degradation;
wear? corrosion? |
Your requirement; low wear?
low friction? anti-corrosion? |
Maximum allowed
processing temperature |
Type of contact (area, point, line) |
| Load |
Component material in contact |
Any product in contact
(textile, drink cans, etc) |
Operating temperature |
| Environment (water, acid, etc) |
Is fatigue of concern? |
Required surface
finish |
Finishing constraints -
Can it be post-finished?
What dimensions are critical? |
| Is embrittlement of concern? |
Size of part |
Numbers to be
processed |
Specifications (defence, food, etc) |