Friction and Wear
Explore ASM resources on friction, lubrication, and wear
ASM Handbook, Volume 18: Friction, Lubrication, and Wear Technology
Volume 18 addresses friction and wear from a systems perspective, while providing a detailed understanding of why it occurs and how to control it. It explains the basic theory of friction and wear, and offers valuable insight on the forces, mechanisms, and interactions that are involved.
Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members
Digital Library Subscription: $79 ASM Members | $102 Non-Members
Tribomaterials: Properties and Selection for Friction, Wear, and Erosion Applications
This book is intended to help readers reduce the unwanted costs and ramifications of friction, wear, and erosion in tribosytems by recommending engineering materials that have proven to be successful in dealing with these issues.
Print Edition: $180 ASM Members | $240 Non-Members
Digital Library Subscription: $40.04 ASM Members | $51 Non-Members
Schey’s Tribology in Metalworking: Friction, Lubrication, and Wear
Schey’s Tribology in Metalworking: Friction, Lubrication, and Wear is an essential resource for the development and optimization of metalworking and material removal processes. This 2023 update preserves the essential information in that first edition but provides a thorough update, including a description of the significant advances in tribological research and detailed information for every metal forming process.
Print Edition: $195 ASM Members | $260 Non-Members
Digital Library Subscription: $62 ASM Members | $79 Non-Members
Friction, Wear, and Erosion Atlas
Containing nearly 300 photos of component failures, macro- and micrographs of surface damage, and schematics on material removal mechanisms collected over 50 years of tribology consulting and research, Friction, Wear, and Erosion Atlas is a must-have quick reference for tribology professionals and laymen alike.
Print Edition: $325