Tribology is not an Exact Science

Abstract

THE CURRENT trend in tribological research might lead one to believe tribology is an exact science. It is not and it never will be. It is a judgement. The successful tribologist will be better able to make his (or her) decisions having given consideration to his previous experience, the calculated requirements, the performance requirement and the economics of his decision.

Citation

Willmer, S.W. (1969), "Tribology is not an Exact Science", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 21 No. 12, pp. 365-367. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb052911