The purpose of the paper is to investigate the effect of surface modification on the friction
characteristics of sliding bearings. This paper reviews the previous studies on the influences …

To improve the tribodynamic performance of ball bearings, micro-texturing has been widely
used on bearing components and significant beneficial effects by using different shape, size …

For achieving improved lubrication in a radial ball bearing (BB1B 420206), a circumferential
micro-groove inside the stationary outer race has been conceived based on finite element …

A comparative study on fatigue life of deep groove radial ball bearings possessing
conventional and micro-grooved outer races by experimental investigation is discussed in …

This article aims to review the research findings in the field of surface texture on fixed pads,
tilting pad thrust bearings and sliders. Numerical/computational and experimental …

To enhance the loading capacity of the oil film, reduce the lubricating oil temperature, and
minimize the deformation of the friction pairs, three types of concave textures were …

The hydrostatic bearings have been widely used in high-precision devices. The thermal
effect of oil film in bearing critically leads to its lubrication failure and accuracy instability. The …

This study developed a numerical optimization model for the texture distribution in thrust
bearings, employing the flat-headed chevron and circular dimple, and utilizing a mass …

A tilting pad thrust bearing wear model based on computational fluid dynamics has been
developed, and the wear model was verified and investigated experimentally based on a …

Currently, the reach of tribology has advanced beyond the study of friction, wear, and
lubrication in machinery into other worldwide sectors. For example, it influences energy …