Hydrodynamic friction in undistorted, concentrated point contacts is studied. Experimental measurements are obtained using a ball-and-plate machine, the plate being either flat, or with a circular groove. In the latter case, the ball drive-shaft is angled to vary the asymmetry of the contact. Reasonable correlation with experiment is obtained using a hydrodynamic theory which embraces the rolling, sliding and cavitation components of the total friction.
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