Reformation of Metallic Surfaces

Author:  Jacob L. Sellers, John M. Bluth
Source:  US Patent 3,019,522
Doc ID:  1958024
Year of Publication:  1958
Abstract:  
This invention relates generally to the reformation of metallic surfaces presenting substantially contguous, relatively sharp microscopic crests, points or ridges, and depressions, or valleys, which may result from any of various formings, workings or machinings of the metal, and which may adversely affect the metal in rendering it susceptible to such conditions as galling by severed particles, fretting, failure at points of sharp discontinuity, excessive coefficient of friction and wear rates, accelerated corrodability and impaired lubricant retentiveness.