Method description:
The camera, using appropriate optics and a very fast micro CCD sensor, archives images of the particles, assigning them (based on their shape) to the correct collection. It thus defines the wear process by which they were formed.
Interpretation of results:
The result of the determination is the number of particles larger than 20 microns, suitable for abrasive wear, adhesive wear, fatigue wear, non-metallic particles and unclassified particles. The number of particles of each wear type indicates the intensity of specific processes, defines the cause and indicates the solution to the problem.
