Morphology of Micropitting

The article "Morphology of Micropitting" appeared in the November/December 2012 issue of Gear Technology.

Summary
Understanding the morphology of micropitting is critical in determining the root cause of failure. Examples of micropitting in gears and rolling-element bearings are presented to illustrate morphological variations that can occur in practice.

Keywords
micropitting, failure, bearings, metallurgy, lubrication, lubricants

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