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For instrument bearings, certain special considerations should be emphasized: Heavy press fits should be avoided. Accuracy of mounting surfaces should be equal to accuracy of mating bearing surface. M…

Scoring and wiping are two common causes of oil-film bearing failure. Scoring is characterized by circular parallel grooves on the bearing lining surface and are heavier at the load zone. Wiping resul…

Damaged bearings lead to downtime and lost productivity. Find out how to prevent the damage before it’s too late. The top bearing “killers,” or causes of damage and premature end of bearing life, are …

Internal Clearance Internal Radial Clearance of ball and roller bearings is an important parameter in obtaining proper machine operation, optimal bearing life, and a reasonable operating temperature….

Introduction to Six Sigma In today’s information age, news spreads faster than ever. When an event happens halfway around the world it can become common knowledge within hours or even minutes. Compani…

Introduction to Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) There are numerous high-profile examples of product recalls resulting from poorly designed products and/or processes. These failures are debate…

Introduction to Problem Solving In the current world market, consumers and organizations have a vast amount of choices regarding the brand or manufacturer of products, parts and materials available to…

Introduction to Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA) When illness strikes and we need medical attention, we put our trust in the medical products and care givers to provide relief. We expect the…

Now we have the correct equipment for the corresponding application and now comes the turn to the installation. An incorrect installation can reduce the useful life of an equipment due to premature fa…

Crankshaft, an essencial mechnical part, plays a great role in engine of motorcycle.Motorcycle crankshaft is made of several seperate pieces, today we only focus on the failure analysis of needle roll…