What are the lubrication regimes?

There are four lubrication regimes related with the thickness of the film between two surfaces: boundary, mixed, elastohydrodynamic, and hydrodynamic lubrication. The viscosity regimes vary according to the friction, viscosity, load between the two surfaces, and speed. The lubrication regime affects friction and wear.

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