... of billet quality on the extrusion die service life, based on using microstructural and finite element analyses. Design/methodology/approach Numerical solution of stress distribution in extrusion die using microstructural and finite element analyses. Findings Simulation results demonstrate...

... are presented, demonstrating that correct design and selection of lubricant can have a significant impact on noise and vibration. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Noise Hazards Manufacturing industry Stress Mechanical engineering Modern industrial society frequently exposes people to high levels...

...Erik Kuhn This paper is concerned with the study of grease reaction by tribological stress. To observe the change of the viscoelastic properties by shearing the grease, rheometer tests were done. In addition to the flow behaviour, we investigated the friction process by using some tribometer...