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Microsulcoament

English translation: Micro pitting or micropitting

12:55 Oct 13, 2009

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Portuguese term or phrase: Microsulcoament

Em casos práticos, o desgaste de componentes mecânicos se dá pela combinação de diferentes micromecanismos. Por exemplo, se partículas de desgaste formadas pelo macromecanismo de delaminação permanecem na interface entre as contrapartes, geram desgaste abrasivo, a que correspondem outros micromecanismos ( microcorte, microsulcamento, microfadiga).

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English translation:Micro pitting or micropitting

Explanation:
Micro pitting - Wikipedia

The difference between pitting and micropitting is the size of the pits after surface fatigue. Pits formed by micropitting are approximately ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micro_pitting

http://www.exxonmobil.com/Lubes/Mobil/Mobilgear600xp/micropi...

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Colin Mansell
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Local time: 17:09

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microploughing

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Micro pitting or micropitting

Colin Mansell

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Micro pitting or micropitting

Colin Mansell
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microploughing

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Another example: The analysis of the worn surface by scanning electron microscopy indicated abrasive wear mechanisms such as: microcutting, microfatigue and microploughing.

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