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  1. MrsEsterhouse

    Nitriding

    In my conversations with the origional manufacturer there opinion is I should by a new unit. That simply isn't an option. I don't know what the origional material was, or the nitriding depth. I am also pretty sure as they want me to by a new one they are not about to tell me, as it is of no...
  2. MrsEsterhouse

    Nitriding

    I have the rotating disk of a rotary screen changer that has been damaged. The two faces of the disk have been damaged. The disk is made of a nitrided steel. If I have the plates lapped flat again. Would it be possible to have the disk nitrided again? Or can you only nitride a metal once?
  3. MrsEsterhouse

    Bearing clearance

    I have a Gear box that I am getting contradicting opinions on. The output shaft has a spherical roller bearing on it with a spec internal clearance of .005 to .008 in. If i push on the shaft I get .001 axial movement, which is to the gearbox manufacturers spec. When I pull up on the shaft...

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