MM Science Journal, June 2014

ON THE COMPARISON OF CONTACT AND NON-CONTACT EVALUATIONS OF A MACHINED SURFACE

Miroslav Piska, Jitka Metelkova
Keywords: surface roughness | surface metrology | stylus measurement | 3D optical methods | comparative study | statistical analysis

Surface integrity of machined parts plays a crucial role in their use, efficiency, comfort and safety. The trend of more effective and low-consumption products forces the producers to reduce weight and dimensions of the industrial parts so the requirements on the machined surface quality evaluation is more important from many aspects. The booming trend in optical non-contact techniques seems to b (…)

CONTEMPORARY FORMS OF PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MARKETING IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

Jiri Vaclavik
Keywords: research and development | innovation | marketing research | marketing mix | marketing communication | marketing tools | popularization | commercialization | R&D expenditures

The aim of this popularizing scientific article is to briefly describe the utilization and presentation forms of the research and development marketing that are used in the Czech Republic, especially the elements of marketing research, marketing mix and marketing communication in this area. Research and development and related innovations are an integral part of the innovation process and are one (…)

STUDY OF GREASE BEHAVIOUR IN A STARVED ELASTOHYDRODYNAMICALLY LUBRICATED CONTACT

Petr Svoboda, David Kostal, Jiri Kunak, Ivan Krupka
Keywords: grease | starvation | EHD lubrication

This paper is an experimental study of grease lubrication in a starved elastohydrodynamic lubricated (EHL) contact. Lubricating film thickness is measured with tribological experimental device ball-on-disc using optical interferometry and high speed camera. The lubricants used were commercial greases with a various kinematic viscosities, additives and thickeners formulated for low and high-speed (…)