Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-144) and index.

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Front Cover; Guide to Wear Problems and Testing for Industry; Copyright Page; Contents; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Industrial Wear Problems; Chapter 3 Wear Tests to Simulate Practical Conditions; Chapter 4 A Guide to Wear Test Selection; Chapter 5 A Guide to the Examination of the Worn Surfaces; Chapter 6 A Summary of the Approach to Wear Testing; Appendix A: Description of Recommended Tests and their Operating Conditions; Appendix B: Recommended Detailed Test Procedures for the Various Tests; Appendix C: Guide to Notation; Appendix D: Bibliography for Further Reading; Index.

Machine component wear is one of the costliest problems within industry. In fact, a 1997 survey in the UK placed wear costs at 25% of turnover, or approximately 1 billion. In many cases, making design and or material changes can reduce this cost by 50% or more! This handbook reviews component wear, and guides the reader through solutions to wear problems, testing methods for materials and wear mechanisms, and information on wear performance of different materials for components. The bottom line is that it helps to reduce ""the bottom line"" removing risks associated with changes to machinery. T.

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