In case of an application specific research, similar conditions are maintained at the time of testing which is not so easy, as it depends upon the resources available. However, a general comparative study can also be carried. If it is so, then how to relate the results of general study with the usability of the material in the market.
The bench testing is possible only for the material samples or lubricants. In both cases the experiment conditions should be as much as possible close to those in real process. Same contact pressure, sliding speed, temperature, humidity, etc. It is normal that you can not reproduce the full process in the bench testing. But some valuable results still could be obtained. E#xperially if you compare between two material candidates for making a wear resistant component or compare two or more lubricants for their load bearing capacity.
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