The article concerns the application of tribology achievements in the operation of kinematic machine nodes. It presents a method for constituting protective layers on frictionally interacting surfaces of kinematic node elements, minimizing the adverse effects of friction, such as motion resistance and wear. It is proposed to use the Garkunov phenomenon to generate these layers directly during the initial period of the technical device’s operation. The effectiveness of the proposed method is documented by the results of our own research presented in the article.Tribological wear processes of lubricated kinematic machine nodes under normal, stable operating conditions proceed very slowly – so that they have no practical impact on durability. Tribological wear intensifies significantly under conditions of disruption to the fluid film separating the interacting surfaces of the elements. This phenomenon occurs during every start-up and shut-down, when the interacting surfaces operate under conditions of mixed friction, and even – in extreme cases – dry friction. Preventing excessive (…)
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Source: Logistyka Magazine