Hand Tools Archive

Subject:
doesn't have to be metal to metal *LINK*
Response To:
Types of Wear *LINK* ()

Larry Williams
The term "cold welding" is an unfortunate term used in association with adhesive wear. Cold welding implies metal to metal and too many take it as that. I believe the link in your post, Steve, oversimplifies things to the point a lot of information is lost.

http://books.google.com/books?id=iLVfNUVDLa8C&pg=SA9-PA71&lpg=SA9-PA71&dq=cold+welding+in+adhesive+wear&source=bl&ots=2cGy_7tU5N&sig=oQQS_JWnTmcEKwGfCT8qv9Dlp0s&hl=en&sa=X&ei=AJ3aT9DuGsKA2wXamviOBg&ved=0CHgQ6AEwCTgU#v=onepage&q=cold%20welding%20in%20adhesive%20wear&f=false

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