Modern Methods to Retrieve Innovative Material Solutions for Tribosystems

A numerical, tribological data collection system with 15,000 data records was developed to find materials for tribological operations. The database enables the user to search, retrieve and display information and data about the appropriate material couples in a fast and convenient way. The database is intended to be used by researchers, engineers, consultants and developers. All tribological characteristics of the listed materials are directly comparable; the data has been compiled and put into a standardized form, which covers the specific properties of nearly all tribometers used. The structure and the precisely defined formats may help guide future scientists and engineers to organise, archive and publish their tribological tests and results in a complete and comprehensive way.