... ™ ) were applied on the Si 3 N 4 probe. A comprehensive investigation of adhesion, friction, and wear of the uncoated/coated tips in both ambient air and various humidity levels as well as the influence of the coatings on the image resolution was performed. Experiments show that the coatings reduce...

... friction adhesion optical images image resolution The nature of contact between chip and tool rake face has a major influence on the mechanics of machining. Any change in the frictional conditions at this interface can result in a change in the chip-tool contact length and shear plane angle...

... JOURNAL OF TRIBOLOGY . Manuscript received by the Tribology Division February 19, 2002 revised manuscript received July 30, 2002. Associate Editor: J. A. Williams. 19 February 2002 30 July 2002 19 03 2003 temperature measurement infrared imaging charge-coupled devices image...