Times:
- 11:00 Central European Time (German)
- 15:00 Central European Time / 9:00 Eastern Daylight Time (Spanish) *NEW*
- 17:00 Central European Time / 11:00 Eastern Daylight Time (English)
Basics of Bearing Technology
Part 1: Introduction
- Bearing types
- Cages
- Bearing arrangements
- Interfaces (design requirements)
Part 2: Properties I
- Tolerances (clearance, precision, etc.)
- Lubrication (grease and oil)
- Life calculation according to ISO 281
Part 3: Properties II
- Materials
- Internal geometry (profiling, osculation)
- Quality
Part 4: Bearing Installation and Sealing
- Best installation practices
- General sealing methods
- Sealing properties and requirements
Part 5: Preventive Maintenance
- Oil sample analysis
- Regular inspection and endoscopy
- Condition monitoring by vibration measurement
(Full package: $585 | Individual sessions: $195)
Failure Analysis
Part 1: Introduction
- Methods for inspection
- Examples of failures related to poor lubrication
- Premature failure due to contamination
Part 2: Properties
- Materials
- Internal geometry (profiling, osculation)
- Quality
Part 3: Electricity
- Electric erosion
- White etching cracks
Part 4: Additional Causes for Failure
- Premature failure due to faulty installation
- Improper fits
- Shape errors of surrounding parts
- Cage fracture
(Full package: $507 | Individual sessions: $195)
Bearing Supplier Development
Part 1: Introduction
- Motivation
- Definition of quality levels
Part 2: Properties
- Materials
- Internal geometry (profiling, osculation)
- Quality
Part 3: Production
- Approach during factory visits and audits
- Requirements for the documentation of production
Part 4: Quality Control
- Methods for sample inspection and incoming control
- Approach for initial approval
- Concepts for quality control
(Full package: $507 | Individual sessions: $195)
Application Engineering
Part 1: Advanced Bearing Calculation
- General design recommendations
- Grease lubrication
- Example: Electric motor with belt drive
- Example: Helical gearbox, consideration of local stresses
Part 2: Acceleration on Bearings
- Planetary gearboxes & eccentric rotors
- Cages exposed to vibrations
- Failure modes, design and testing methods
(Full package: $351 | Individual sessions; $195)
