A numerical model for mixed lubrication taking into account surface topography, tangential adhesion effects and plastic deformations

► Modelling of mixed lubrication effects by means of the finite element method. ► Importation of rough bodies into finite element software. ► Impact of the machining direction in mixed lubricated systems. ► Adhesion phenomena of Bowden and Tabor. ► Temperature evolution in the solid-solid contact interface.