Surface treatment method
US6735868B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49995
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of improving the performance and service life of a new bearing component, the component having at least one dynamic frictional surface the method includes subjecting the at least one dynamic frictional surface to a surface finishing operation thereby providing the surface with a surface roughness value RA of approximately 18-80 &mgr;in, preferably greater than 24 &mgr;in, and most preferably 30-36 &mgr;in. The method is particularly advantageous when applied to bearing components utilized in high-load, low rpm applications.
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