Tag: Abrasion Resistance

Solving Abrasion and Wear Issues with a Functional Coating

Abrasion is the grinding, wearing, or rubbing away by means of friction. In almost any industry, abrasion is one of the main causes of premature component failure.

Regardless of how smooth the finish appears to be, there are microscopic peaks on any substrate’s surface. When actuating or moving against a mating metal part, these peaks can momentarily weld together, tear off, and leave pits on the surface.

When not...