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bearing hole size on 7075

bearing hole size on 7075

bearing hole size on 7075

(OP)
I need to drill a hole for install a bearing. The part make by 7075-T6. The bearing size is 6mm. I want to know what should be the hole size on the part for bearing? I need the bearing to be able to push in by hand and do not drop off when flip over. thanks

RE: bearing hole size on 7075

(OP)
Also what should the tolerances?

RE: bearing hole size on 7075

(OP)
I measured it. It is exactly 6mm bearing.

RE: bearing hole size on 7075

So this is a one off?  Or will more of these be built?  If not a one off then just measuring this one is of very limited use.

Is this a plain bearing?

If you're really just asking about calculating press fits then maybe do a search on that topic, it comes up often.  For instance thread404-151892: need press fit formula.

More at http://www.eng-tips.com/search.cfm?pid=281&;action=Search&q=%22press%22+AND+%22fit%22&;t=&h=&searchSite=3&searchArea=1&d=1&s=1

 

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RE: bearing hole size on 7075

I would think that is almost impossible - to hand fit and expect it not to fall out.

If you drill a 6mm hole then it should fit in assuming your tolerances are OK.

How about putting some heavy grease on the bearing that will make it "stick" in the hole??

RE: bearing hole size on 7075

Loctite.
 

Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

RE: bearing hole size on 7075

Come on Mike,
You are going to take all the fun out of the job. Using that stuff you can push the bearing in with your finger, and know that after 15 mins you will need a crowbar to get it out.smile
B.E.

The good engineer does not need to memorize every formula; he just needs to know where he can find them when he needs them.  Old professor

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