Current Online Seminar Program
Our online seminar program is held in English and takes place over Zoom.
Online Seminar Program Spring 2021
Registration is open!
Failure Analysis
Part 1 (free): Introduction
22. June 2021, 9:00-10:30 EST / 15:00-16:30 CET
- Methods for inspection
- Examples of failures related to poor lubrication
- Premature failure due to contamination
Part 2: Faulty Bearings
29. June 2021, 9:00-10:30 EST / 15:00-16:30 CET
- Typical failure patterns of faulty bearings related to:
- Crowning
- Cracks
- Poor material
- Undercuts
Part 3: Electricity
6. July 2021, 9:00-10:30 EST / 15:00-16:30 CET
- Electric erosion
- White etching cracks
Part 4: Additional Causes for Failure
13. July 2021, 9:00-10:30 EST / 15:00-16:30 CET
- Premature failure due to faulty installation
- Improper fits
- Shape errors of surrounding parts
- Cage fracture
Online Seminar Program Fall 2021
Registration is open!
Basics of Bearing Technology
Part 1 (free): Introduction
21. September 2021, 9:00-10:30 EST / 15:00-16:30 CET
- Bearing types
- Cages
- Bearing arrangements
- Interfaces (design requirements)
Part 2: Properties I
28. September 2021, 9:00-10:30 EST / 15:00-16:30 CET
- Tolerances (clearance, precision, etc.)
- Lubrication (grease and oil)
- Materials
Part 3: Properties II
5. October 2021, 9:00-10:30 EST / 15:00-16:30 CET
- Internal geometry (profiling, osculation)
- Life calculation according to ISO 281
- Sample inspection (including quick testing)
Part 4: Preventative Maintenance
12. October 2021, 9:00-10:30 EST / 15:00-16:30 CET
- Oil sample analysis
- Regular inspection and endoscopy
- Condition monitoring by vibration measurement
Bearing Supplier Development
Part 1 (free): Introduction
19. October 2021, 9:00-10:30 EST / 15:00-16:30 CET
- Motivation
- Definition of quality levels
Part 2: Quality Specification
26. October 2021, 9:00-10:30 EST / 15:00-16:30 CET
- Quality characteristics
- Technical description
Part 3: Production
2. November 2021, 9:00-10:30 EST / 15:00-16:30 CET
- Approach during factory visits and audits
- Requirements for the documentation of production
Part 4: Quality Control
9. November 2020, 9:00-10:30 EST / 15:00-16:30 CET
- Methods for sample inspection and incoming control
- Approach for initial approval
- Concepts for quality control
Application Engineering *NEW*
Part 1: Advanced Bearing Calculation
20. October 2021, 9:00-10:30 EST / 15:00-16:30 CET
- General design recommendations
- Grease lubrication
- Example: Electric motor with belt drive
- Example: Helical gearbox, consideration of local stresses
Part 2: Acceleration on Bearings
27. October 2021, 9:00-10:30 EST / 15:00-16:30 CET
- Planetary gearboxes & eccentric rotors
- Cages exposed to vibrations
- Failure modes, design and testing methods
Failure Analysis
Part 1 (free): Introduction
16. November 2021, 9:00-10:30 EST / 15:00-16:30 CET
- Methods for inspection
- Examples of failures related to poor lubrication
- Premature failure due to contamination
Part 2: Faulty Bearings
23. November 2021, 9:00-10:30 EST / 15:00-16:30 CET
- Typical failure patterns of faulty bearings related to:
- Crowning
- Cracks
- Poor material
- Undercuts
Part 3: Electricity
30. November 2021, 9:00-10:30 EST / 15:00-16:30 CET
- Electric erosion
- White etching cracks
Part 4: Additional causes for Failure
7. December 2021, 9:00-10:30 EST / 15:00-16:30 CET
- Premature failure due to faulty installation
- Improper fits
- Shape errors of surrounding parts
- Cage fracture
