The world of engineering is ever changing, and with new technologies adding on every day, the process of perfection is becoming more efficient. Especially in the field of mechanicals, the more testing done before launch of the product, the better it is for the company as well as for the customers. That would ensure that the claims laid down by the firm would be met, as they have done so during the testing phase.



And one of the key new technologies in the offing for lubricants is the wear friction test. As the name suggests, the test is designed to make sure that the friction level offered by the oil / lubricant is of a standard that is expected by the industry. The wear friction test is done on one of the new generation friction tester machines, and comes equipped with all the necessary accessories so that the reports are well configured. There are various kinds of wear friction tests too - the wear test dry, wear tests with fluid, and the like. These tests ensure that the oils and lubricants worth is realized before they are sent out into the market.

A wear friction test also has a few more typical features.

* Ability to check using a very small sample size - Unlike other tests, a wear friction test does not require a lot of product samples. Using various sample sizes would ensure that the product performs equally well even when used in a small quantity. Like for instance, when there is a bike, and a truck, the quantities of lubricants used by both is very different, but the desired effect is the same for both. So, a wear test done at various sample sizes would ensure that the sample used as wear tester is consistent across all quantities of use.

* Computer controlled stroke length and frequency - Depending on the actual real world use of the fluid, the wear friction test can be conducted with a precision in stroke length. That would ensure that the sample is put to test in the exact same way as it is expected to work later. Similarly, the frequency also can be electronically adjusted so that the exact report comes out.

* Test can be performed on a variety of materials - The new generation wear friction test can be performed on a variety of materials, ranging from fluids, lubricants, grease, metals, ceramics and even composites. So, whether it is a wear test of a liquid or a wear test dry, you can be assured of perfect results under all scenarios.

The biggest advantage of the wear friction test is the reporting parameters that are in place.

Depending on the requirement you have of the test, the entire testing process can be calibrated to ensure that the right kind of reports are generated at the end of the wear testing. If you are an engineering firm, this should come as a big break through for you !