Journal Measurement Analysis

The shaft diameter must be known before the pads in a tilt pad bearing can be set. After taking many micrometer measurements along the length of the bearing journal, careful analysis will tell if the journal is suitable or if it needs to be honed for more consistency. TRI Transmission and Bearing Corp. provides a workbook for data entry and analysis. This video explains the concepts behind the workbook and how to use it.
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