Scuffing — a review: Part 2: The mechanism of scuffing

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Abstract

Surface films and experimental evidence of scuffing in discs and gears are discussed, and the importance of hydrodynamic and boundary lubrication mechanisms have been analysed. The breakdown conditions of these mechanisms and thermal instability work are summarised.

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