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Hydrodynamics Effect on Efficiency
okay so from the sounds of it, solid-solid contact is not ideal therefore it's best to have some lubrication that is dirt/grime free on top of the mated surface. When not sufficiently covered or there are design concerns therefore, metals or polymers might be used as a sacrificial layer where...- Phil_H
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- Forum: Bearing design, manufacture and maintenance
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Hydrodynamics Effect on Efficiency
This may be rudimentary but how does the efficiency of a bearing material change if you were to go from a metal to a coated metal material if there already was a thin film boundary layer between the bearing and the wear surface?- Phil_H
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