passive electrolysis

tim

On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 1:10 PM, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote:
> �No, if you read his original post, you would see that he knows it's not that.
>
> �'Galling' refers to when metal 'balls' up and transfers due two surfaces rubbing against one another under pressure continuously. �An example of this, is the damage that occurs when a bearing goes dry or isn't properly lubricated.
>
> �What it actually is, is 'dissimilar metals corrosion', which can sometimes be so severe that it's as if the two parts are welded together (electrically).
>
> Mike B.
> �----- Original Message -----
> �From: Dug Smith
> �To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> �Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 9:36 PM
> �Subject: Re: [NVC] technical term
>
>
> �> What's the term that is used to describe the process when,
> �> over time, dissimilar metals in fasteners bond together?
>
> �Do you mean galling?
>
> �toodle pip,
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