EBK MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING & TECHNOL
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ISBN: 8220100793431
Author: KALPAKJIAN
Publisher: PEARSON
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Explain why graphite and molybdenum disulfide are effective solid lubricants.
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Ch. 33 - What is tribology?Ch. 33 - Explain what is meant by (a) surface texture and...Ch. 33 - List and explain the types of defects typically...Ch. 33 - Define the terms (a) roughness, and (b) waviness.Ch. 33 - Explain why the results from a profilometer are...Ch. 33 - Prob. 6RQCh. 33 - List the types of wear generally observed in...Ch. 33 - Define the terms wear, friction, and lubricant.Ch. 33 - How can adhesive wear be reduced? Abrasive wear?Ch. 33 - Prob. 10RQ
Ch. 33 - Explain the functions of a lubricant in...Ch. 33 - Prob. 12RQCh. 33 - Prob. 13RQCh. 33 - Describe the factors involved in lubricant...Ch. 33 - Prob. 15RQCh. 33 - Prob. 16QLPCh. 33 - Explain the significance of the fact that the...Ch. 33 - Prob. 18QLPCh. 33 - Explain why identical surface-roughness values do...Ch. 33 - Prob. 20QLPCh. 33 - Prob. 21QLPCh. 33 - Prob. 22QLPCh. 33 - Prob. 23QLPCh. 33 - Comment on the surface roughness of various parts...Ch. 33 - Prob. 25QLPCh. 33 - Do the same as for Problem 33.25, but for surface...Ch. 33 - Describe your observations regarding Fig. 33.7.Ch. 33 - Give the reasons that an originally round specimen...Ch. 33 - Prob. 29QLPCh. 33 - Explain the reason that the abrasive-wear...Ch. 33 - Prob. 31QLPCh. 33 - List the similarities and differences between...Ch. 33 - Explain why the types of wear shown in Fig. 33.11...Ch. 33 - List the requirements of a lubricant.Ch. 33 - List manufacturing operations in which high...Ch. 33 - List manufacturing operations in which high wear...Ch. 33 - Prob. 37QLPCh. 33 - Prob. 38QTPCh. 33 - A surface with a triangular sawtooth roughness...Ch. 33 - List the steps you would follow if you wished to...Ch. 33 - Discuss the tribological differences between...Ch. 33 - Section 33.2 listed major surface defects. How...Ch. 33 - Describe your own thoughts regarding biological...Ch. 33 - Prob. 48SDPCh. 33 - Prob. 49SDPCh. 33 - Prob. 50SDPCh. 33 - Describe your thoughts on the desirability of...
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