Engineering Tribology 5th Edition

Capture the life of machines and systems before wear and failure take hold with Engineering Tribology, 5th Edition by Gwidon Stachowiak and Andrew W. Batchelor. This authoritative text blends rigorous theory with real-world engineering practice to help you predict, control, and design for friction, wear, and lubrication in components from bearings and gears to seals and cutting tools.

Dive into a comprehensively revised edition that addresses modern tribological challenges—surface engineering, lubricant selection, contact mechanics, tribo-corrosion, and predictive maintenance—presented with clear derivations, practical examples, and engineering-focused illustrations. Whether you’re an experienced design engineer, maintenance specialist, researcher, or graduate student, the book equips you with the analytical tools and decision-making frameworks needed to improve reliability and extend service life.

Packed with applied case studies, test-method guidance, and up-to-date references to current materials and technologies, this edition makes complex concepts accessible and directly usable in industry and academia. Learn how to evaluate contact regimes, choose appropriate surface treatments, optimize lubrication strategies, and interpret tribological test data to reduce downtime and lifecycle costs.

Ideal for professionals and students in mechanical, materials, and manufacturing engineering across global industries, Engineering Tribology, 5th Edition is a practical desk reference for design, research, and troubleshooting. Strengthen your designs, cut maintenance bills, and stay at the forefront of tribological practice—order your copy and bring precision, durability, and efficiency to your next project.

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