Glossary of Lubrication Terms

This glossary is designed to help the understanding of some of the terms used in Tribology and Lubrication Engineering. Quickly look up a definition or explanation for a topic.
 
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Way – Longitudinal surface that guides the reciprocal movement of a machine part.

Way Lubricant – Lubricant for the sliding ways of machine tools such as planers, grinders, horizontal boring machines, shapers, jig borers, and milling machines. A good way lubricant is formulated with special frictional characteristics designed to overcome the stick-slip motion associated with slow moving machine parts.

Weld Point – The lowest applied load in kilograms at which the rotating ball in the Four-Ball EP test either seizes and welds to the three stationary balls, or at which extreme scoring of the three balls results.