SAN ANTONIO — March 6, 2023 —A Southwest Research Institute team has developed a mechanical testing device to analyze fluids and lubricants formulated for electric vehicles. The team modified a ...

Friction and wear pose enormous challenges to 21st Century mechanical and electromechanical systems. By one estimate, 6% of the gross national product is wasted through its impact. Tribology is the ...

Thompson Friction Welding'sE100 extends the use of linear friction welding through its ability to weld anarea nearly twice as large as previously achieved (a surface area of 10,000 mm 2).It also uses ...

In this webinar, we cover the motivation and method of a bench-top screening test for the friction characteristics of wet clutch materials and automatic transmission fluids (ATFs). A critical ...

• Excessive seal friction wastes energy, accelerates wear, and can lead to premature failure. • Too little friction makes a seal prone to leak. • Pressure-activated hydraulic seals minimize both ...