Bearings need to withstand their operating environment and work within a larger system called a bearing assembly. Bearing design is important, but so is bearing integration. This two-step process consists of 1) the outer ring to housing fit-up and 2) the shaft to inner ring fit-up.
To achieve the required fit-ups for effective operation, these two steps slightly deform the bearing’s inner and outer rings. Therefore, it’s critical to plan for deflection when designing bearings for an assembly. Moreover, it’s especially important with thin-section bearings because changes in bearing geometry can have a greater effect on the assembly’s profile.
This white paper describes the mathematical physics of that process and includes an example of an aerospace gimbal system that’s used typically for laser or optical mounts. Download the white paper from Schatz Bearing Corporation to learn more, and ask Schatz for help with bearing design and integration.
