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News Release from: Schaeffler (UK) | Subject: Bearinx
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 29 February 2008
New linear bearing on-line calculation
tool
An online bearing calculation tool for multi-axis linear systems is now available, which helps distributors and end users cut development times for new machine builds
Launched at the beginning of 2008, the new Schaeffler linear module for its on-line bearing calculation software, Bearinx, is now available Bearinx enables distributors and customers of Schaeffler linear products to analyse rolling bearing arrangements in detail, from single bearings to complex shaft or linear guidance systems
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 4 Dec 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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With Bearinx on-line linear calculation, users can now determine actual stresses, while taking various loads, as well as the deflection behaviour of the linear bearing, guideway and carriage, into consideration.
Exact calculations for the internal load distribution in the bearing are performed, including contact pressure with the actual rolling element profile and various pre-load classes.
This enables users to minimise development times for new machine builds.
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Other bearing calculation tools currently on the market normally use more simplified calculation methods.
Displacement, tilting and the consideration of rigid or elastic guideways and carriages - are often ignored.
Furthermore, the internal load distribution in the bearing - decisive for fatigue life - is often simply estimated by the software.
With the Bearinx online linear calculation, users can perform calculations and data entry at their desktop via the easy-to-use, Java-based software interface.
Data and geometry for Schaeffler (INA) linear bearings is accessed easily from an integrated database.
All calculations are performed by servers at the Schaeffler Group; therefore local hardware requirements are low.
The linear module is modelled in an interactive 3D user interface, enabling the user to freely rotate, move and zoom the calculation model in the display.
Linear axes can be designed individually.
Calculations can be performed on a combination of linear recirculating bearing and guideway assemblies, based on rollers or balls with track rollers and yoke type track rollers.
Calculation of linear bearings on multi-axis machine tools is also possible.
Forces and moments can be entered and acceleration of masses are also taken into account, via several axes if necessary.
Working points can also be set, enabling users to output deformation of the linear system at any location.
Compensation of production or assembly errors by means of initial displacement is possible.
Users pay a registration fee to use the software and are charged for any training required. Request a free brochure from Schaeffler (UK) ...
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