Recently we examined how wear contributes to bearing failure. Now we’ll examine indentations, sometimes referred to as brinelling. Just a reminder, there are a number of causes that contribute to brinelling, including: • Material fatigue • Operating with a heavier loading than specified • Inadequate or unsuitable lubrication • Careless handling • Poor sealing • Bearing balls […]
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Mechanical wear — How bearings fail Part 1 of 6
Today, bearing manufacturers can reliably predict the operating life of bearings, which makes it easier to specify the right bearing for an application. Bearings do fail, if for no other reason than components do not operate forever. A number of causes contribute to failure, including material fatigue; operating with a heavier loading than specified; inadequate or […]
Kinetic Gear Sculpture Illustrates Mechanical Motion
Designed primarily to showcase mechanical motion during a trade show, this new kinetic gear sculpture from SDP/SI illustrates mechanical motion principles. It was designed and arranged by Andrea Davide, a New York-based artist who specializes in creating unique metal sculptures. Check out the video; this is a good way to show mechanical motion principles, whether […]
Miles on Motion Episode No. 4
In this episode Miles looks at the two most common motors used in motion control operations.
Miles on Motion Episode No. 3 Miles discusses AC & DC drives.
Miles on Motion No. 2 – Motion Controlers
In this episode Miles looks at the basics of motion controllers and motion profiles.
Miles on Motion Episode #1
Miles Budimir is site editor for the vertical motion-control community within the Design World Network. Miles has a background in electrical engineering, and is also currently a professor of engineering ethics at Cleveland State University.
