Surface Analysis of Bearings,

Abstract

The report reviews the techniques used to conduct a failure analysis of precision bearings. The review is arranged in a manner consistent with the sequence of bearing disassembly. The information to be gained by and the limitations of each technique are identified, and appropriate examples of fluid- and solid-lubricated systems are presented. The techniques used for lubricant analysis and micro-examination are reviewed, but particular emphasis is given to their integration with surface analysis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 31, 1993
Accession Number
ADA266800

Entities

People

  • M. R. Hilton
  • S. V. Didziulis

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Auger Electron Spectroscopy
  • Auger Electrons
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electron Spectroscopy
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Lubricants
  • Mass Spectrometers
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Solid Lubricants
  • Spectra
  • Spectrometry
  • Spectroscopy
  • Surface Analysis

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).