# Machine wear components

Wear components in graphite and carbon-graphite: plates, guides, inserts, and dry-friction parts.

Family: Mechanical applications

## Processes
- Dry friction
- Guiding and sliding

## Challenges
- Metal-to-metal wear
- Stoppages from insufficient lubrication
- Grease contamination

## Advantages
- Self-lubrication
- Low adhesion
- Custom machining

## Limitations
- Oxidation in air at high temperature without protection
- Lower mechanical strength than structural metals
- Requires grade selection by load and environment

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