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Old 08-11-2022, 05:07 PM   #20 (permalink)
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There really isn't any surface friction from parts actually in physical contact. They're all separated and 'ski' on top of a wedge of lubricant separating the surfaces.
Should that happen the result is galling and friction welding.
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