ABSTRACT
Many wear processes can be signiŸcantly in¨uenced by heat, especially in sliding wear, fretting, and erosion where the higher temperatures can facilitate the oxidation of the contacting metal surfaces [1-18]. Such heating processes are o§en externally applied/generated, associated with plant and equipment operation, but may also be generated at the contacting surface through frictional forces, impact, and material deformation. ˜is is particularly true for dry sliding wear conditions.
