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Discovery is key to metal wear in sliding parts #236323 Thu 24 Jul 2014 01:43:PM
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 678,976 Los Angeles, USA Webmaster OP Launch Director
OP Webmaster Launch Director Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 678,976 Los Angeles, USA	Researchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism for wear in metals: a swirling, fluid-like microscopic behavior in a solid piece of metal sliding over another. The findings could be used to improve the durability of metal parts in numerous applications. Source: Discovery is key to metal wear in sliding parts David Cottle UBB Owner & Administrator