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Solve Friction and Wear Problems |
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This section will help you to identify the correct coating solution for
your problem. If you are unsure of the problem that you face, you can
find useful background information in the "Surface
Engineering Review" or help with specific components or applications
in the "Coatings Selector".
Alternatively you could use a consultation through the "ISIS"
coating selection expert system.
Finding the right coating solution for your problem
The first step is to understand the nature of your problem and what it
is that your require of the surface. Please select from the list below.
- Friction - reducing
or controlling it.
- Wear
Wear occurs through a variety of mechanisms depending on the
application and environment:
- Abrasive Wear -
wear by hard particles, either loose or as contained in
a product or sliding part.
- Adhesive Wear -
wear between rubbing parts, either metals, plastics or
ceramics; either lubricated or dry.
- Erosion Wear - wear
by impinging particles or fluid streams.
- Fretting Wear -
wear between parts in near-static contact, but with imposed
vibrations or impacts.
- Scuffing Wear -
wear and seizure between high speed, lubricated contacts
such as cams and tappets.
- Corrosive Wear
- material removal as a result of combined corrosion and
wear processes.
- Corrosion - the different
types and its prevention.
- Thermal Barriers - coatings to provide thermal insulation
and protection against oxidation.
- Fatigue - the mechanism
of fatigue and treatments to improve fatigue performance.
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