Machine tools today compete against each other on productivity and accuracy. But the rapidly changing conditions under which modern machine tools operate make it difficult to maintain productivity and ...

Bearings define speed, load-carrying capacity, precision, and stiffness, and they contribute to the spindle operating temperature, vibration, and noise during operation. It wasn’t so long ago that a ...

This is a University of Cincinnati ball milling machine used in mechanochemistry research. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!

What makes rotary ball splines ideal for dual motion How preload influences spline performance Why groove shape and ball contact matter The pros and cons of crossed-roller vs. angular-contact bearings ...

Five-axis machining technology has grown increasingly capable over the years, but there still have been drawbacks that made some shops think it was out of their reach. And to be fair, there have been ...

While automotive and commercial vehicle design is in the midst of significant revisions, one aspect of design remains fairly constant – and in high demand. Virtually every motor vehicle has four to ...

Restoring an old French hand-cranked grinder, possibly dating from 1933. This video documents the disassembly process, revealing unexpected complexity with the inclusion of ball bearings in the ...