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Materials Science, Engineering, Hydrodynamic Lubrication +6

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Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Media Standards +23

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Materials Science, Surface Film, Engineering +15

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Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, High Strength Low Alloy Steel +16

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Tribological Coating, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering +20