The tribometer is applied to evaluate the friction and wear properties of various materials, such as hard coatings, hardened metals and ceramics, soft and solid lubricant materials.

Ultra-high strength steel is an important material for many key components in the automotive industry, such as torsion bars, power transmission shafts and gears. Speaking to AZoM magazine, Quanshun discusses his project in depth, looking at the structural integrity of torsion bars for larger vehicles

Researchers are applying laser-driven technology to off-shore oil pipelines in a green project that has the potential to save thousands of pounds

Corrosion tests can be performed on metals, alloys and metallic coatings, such as hot-dip and electroplated surfaces

Steel company AI Materials needed to meet a new requirement to improve the mechanical strength and toughness properties of the super duplex stainless steel used in industrial fasteners at low temperatures

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