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Bearing Solutions For Machine Tool - FNL
Bearing Solutions For Machine Tool - FNL
SOLUTIONS FOR
MACHINE TOOL
APPLICATIONS
BEARING SOLUTIONS FOR
MACHINE TOOL APPLICATIONS
For thousands of years, humans have been using tools for their ability to cut and
shape wood, metals, ceramics, and other materials into desired shapes. Compared
to modern machine tools, these early tools were relatively straightforward—with
simple bearings and guides that utilize direct contact between surfaces. Today,
machine tools depend on a variety of high-precision ball screws, roller bearings,
and lubricated linear guides to produce quick, precise, efficient results.
A machine’s precision relies on the precision of both the bearing and surrounding
components. A highly precise bearing must be paired with housing seats and shafts
with precise surface quality, roundness, and position. This eBook will go into more
detail about the main features of different bearings, their applications, and proper
maintenance practices to keep them in optimal condition.
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WHAT ARE THE MAIN TYPES OF
BEARINGS USED IN MACHINE TOOLS?
The three most important qualities of machine tools are accuracy, speed, and
vibration operation. Machine tool bearings are superior to standard bearings in
terms of reducing runout and endplay and having a higher limiting speed. These
qualities allow machine tools to produce a higher level of precision with tight
tolerances. Bearings for standard applications have a designation of ABEC
class 1-3, while machine tool bearings are generally ABEC class 5, 7, or 9.
These are the main types of bearings commonly used in machine tools.
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WHAT ARE SOME COMMON APPLICATIONS OF MACHINE
TOOL BEARINGS?
Machine tool bearings have unique features, geometries, and materials that are
best suited for particular machining applications. Before selecting a bearing,
consider your application’s expected load pressure, rotating speed, and any
temperature fluctuations that may affect the bearing’s performance. In general,
roller and ball bearings are the most versatile options, used in applications as
wide-ranging as medical device and turbine engines.
When you are choosing ball or roller bearings there are four key design factors
to keep in mind: Contact Angle, Preload, and System rigidity, and Speed.
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OTHER MACHINE TOOL BEARING APPLICATIONS INCLUDE:
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HOW TO MAINTAIN PROPER MAINTENANCE
AND LUBRICATION
Shafts and housing must be properly matched with the right bearings to achieve
ideal accuracy and speed as well as minimize friction-generated heat. A fit that is
too tight risks an increase in operating temperatures and premature wear, while
an excessively loose fit can cause uneven wear, fretting, and potential overheating
issues.
The more contact a bearing has with a seal the more wear the
Inefficient or Full bearing will undergo. This can wear the sealing element as well
Contact Seals as the bearing.
Poor Dirt, dust and other foreign particles can scratch the running
surface and cause wear. The presence of moisture can corrode
Environmental the surfaces leading to poor performance and shortened life
Conditions span.
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CHOOSING AN INDUSTRY LEADER IN EMERSON
We also provide 24/7 customer service and tailored advice on how to choose
the correct precision bearings for specific applications. Our bearing detective
services, same-day shipping, online product catalog, OEM expertise, and fixed
price program ensure you receive a streamlined one-stop shopping experience.
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ABOUT
EMERSON BEARING
For over five decades, the Emerson name has developed and maintained
a reputation for high-quality ball and roller bearings. Together, our two
companies—Emerson Bearing and Action Bearing—serve the bearing needs
of international and domestic customers. The team at Emerson Bearing caters
to global niche markets, while the team at our sister company, Action Bearing,
specializes in solutions for the OEM and MRO markets in New England.
VISIT: CONTACT:
https://www.emersonbearing.com/ 1.800.225.4587
info@emersonbearing.com