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Machine tools

Tools used to facilitate the working or efficiency of machines.

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internal clearance

Machine tools; Bearings

The internal clearance of a single-row radial contact ball bearing is the average outer ring race diameter, minus the average inner ring race diameter, minus twice the ball ...

inner ring race

Machine tools; Bearings

The surfaces on the cup and cone where the rolling elements make contact.

inner ring

Machine tools; Bearings

The inner part of a bearing that fits on a shaft and contains the external raceway for the rolling elements. Sometimes the shaft is stationary and the housing rotates.

hub bearing assembly

Machine tools; Bearings

A packaged wheel-end unit that contains bearings, seals and all components necessary for easy installation. It is pre-sealed, pre-lubricated and pre-set for precise performance.

loading groove

Machine tools; Bearings

A slot or notch cut in the shoulder of a ring to allow the loading of the maximum number of balls.

thermal expansion

Machine tools; Bearings

The expansion caused by the increase in temperature. This may be linear or volumetric.

straight housing

Machine tools; Bearings

A housing that is through bored. The machining passes all the way through the housing forming a through hole.

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