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Recent content by HydroPE
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Shaft Dynamic Balancing
Hello USMechE6, I don't know of any rule of thumb for determining whether or not dynamic balancing is required. However, there are ways to help guide you. Similar to what Tmoose mentioned, the geometry of the hollow shaft may vary, causing heavy spots and likely a dynamic imbalance, even after...- HydroPE
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- Forum: Mechanical Acoustics/Vibration engineering
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Large thrust bearing - Material for thrust runner
Hello macguyver21, This is a replacement for a hydroelectric application, correct? Many of our hydro facilities have cast iron thrust runners that run on Babbitt shoes. The specific loading is somewhere around 100 to 200 psi (typically limited by Babbitt). I believe mild steel plate would work...- HydroPE
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- Forum: Bearing design, manufacture and maintenance
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Outer-inner ring sliding surface dimension tolerances on spherical plaing bearings
mmbanaz, Thanks for the picture and information. I can think of a couple things to consider to determine the clearance and tolerance. The clearance between the rings should compensate for the interference fit of the outer and/or inner ring. This would be added to the desired operating...- HydroPE
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- Forum: Bearing design, manufacture and maintenance
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Outer-inner ring sliding surface dimension tolerances on spherical plaing bearings
Hello mmbanaz, Are you designing a bearing with a spherical bearing interface, where the journal and bearing lining are spherical? If you could, please describe the application. Is the spherical interface for self-alignment? Best Regards, HydroPE- HydroPE
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- Forum: Bearing design, manufacture and maintenance
