An automated system enclosed in a safety cage analyzes locomotive bearing condition, improving repeatability over manual methods. Custom calipers measure inner/outer diameters, and a laser ...

Bearing torque is defined as the torque needed to overcome both static and dynamic friction between a bearing’s inner and outer rings. And in these days of increased focus on energy efficiency, ...

Even if a CNC machining center is equipped with spindle bearings that are optimized for a duty cycle at the time of purchase, there is no guarantee the bearings will be optimized for future duty ...

The challenge that machine tool builders face when designing spindles for milling machines and lathes is selecting bearings with the optimal balance of speed, load-carrying capacity, stiffness, and ...

Oscillating motion can quickly destroy even over-sized bearings. Understanding and treating the problem, rather than the symptoms, is the cure. Grease both lubricates and keeps contaminants out of ...