Understanding the influence of surface properties (roughness, grooves, discrete
textures/dimples) on the performance of hydrodynamically lubricated contacts has been the …

Surface texture plays an important role in reducing friction, which has been widely applied in
mechanical equipment. In this paper, a surface texture design method for sliding friction …

Surface texturing to control friction and wear has been the focus of numerous studies in the
last few decades. Despite this interest, understanding the underlying causes for surface …

Laser texturing is an emerging technology for generating surface functionalities on basis of
optical, mechanical, or chemical properties. Taking benefit of laser sources with ultrashort …

Applying surface texture to piston liners may provide an effective means of controlling friction
and hence improving engine efficiency. However, little is understood about the mechanisms …

The aim of this study is to gain insights into the interactions between laser-textured surface
pockets and friction and wear behaviour of an automotive piston-liner pairing. To do this, a …

An experimental study is presented to evaluate the influence of anisotropically shaped
textures on the behaviour of sliding friction and sensitivity to sliding direction. The plate …

Micro-textures applied on rubbing surfaces have gained tremendous attention in the
tribological community. Numerous studies deal with the deduction and testing of beneficial …

Textured surfaces offer the potential to promote friction and wear reduction by increasing the
hydrodynamic pressure, fluid uptake, or acting as oil or debris reservoirs. However, texturing …

We present an experimental study into the impact of surface texturing on crank shaft bearing
friction. This was achieved by applying a series of laser-etched patterns to the surface of …