Tribology of Plastic Materials: Their Characteristics and Applications to Sliding Components

Yukisaburo Yamaguchi (Eds.)9780444874450, 0444874453

This book presents a thorough overview on workable theories and reliable experimental data on the use of plastic materials for sliding parts. [p] Divided into four parts. Chapters 1 and 2 deal with current theories of friction and wear, and include discussion of various hypotheses based upon experimental studies. Chapter 3 details experiments designed to improve tribological performance via polymer blending and composite production, whilst Chapter 4 explains how the data obtained from these experiemnts can be applied to sliding machine parts. The work will prove useful in the design of plastic materials and components and will also provide a stepping-stone toward future innovations in this field.

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Table of contents :
Content:
Advisory Board
Page ii

Edited by
Page iii

Copyright page
Page iv

Preface
Pages v-vi
Y. Yamaguchi

Foreword
Pages vii-viii
B.J. Briscoe, J.K. Lancaster

Chapter 1 Friction
Pages 1-91

Chapter 2 Wear
Pages 93-142

Chapter 3 Improvement of Lubricity
Pages 143-202

Chapter 4 Application to Sliding Machine Parts
Pages 203-362