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Tribology 101 – Introduction to the Basics [2021]

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PRESENTED BY STEVE SHAFFER, PH.D., PRESIDENT, SHAFFER TRIBOLOGY CONSULTING (JUNE 16, 2021)

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[00:03:10] The Origin/Definition of Tribology
[00:07:55] Tribology Applications and Fields
[00:12:40] Fundamentals of Surfaces in Contact
[00:16:35] Friction Fundamentals
[00:20:40] Lubrication Fundamentals
[00:26:30] Wear Fundamentals
[00:38:17] Conclusion
[00:41:00] Live audience Q&A

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Expert Answers to Live Audience Questions

Q: Do surface additives play a role in mitigating fatigue or is it completely a material effect? If so, how?

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Q: Can you envision a situation where you need a material to survive for some specific amount of time but really don't care [about its unsustainable wear rate] as long as it performs for that event?

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