Glossary · Trade
Capillarity
The tendency of oil to creep or stay in place due to surface tension.
Explanation
In horology, managing capillarity is vital; oil must stay in the sink of a jewel and not creep down the pivot or arbor.
Glossary · Trade
The tendency of oil to creep or stay in place due to surface tension.
In horology, managing capillarity is vital; oil must stay in the sink of a jewel and not creep down the pivot or arbor.