Who Should Attend:

Those wanting to learn about rolling bearing technology beyond what is available in general catalogs.  A basic understanding of mechanical principles, bearing terminology and bearing fundamentals required.  Suggested attendees include new bearing application hires, bearing design, bearing users, customer technical support, sales and marketing management, manufacturing and quality control. 

Expected Student Learning (Course Level) Outcomes:

• Basic understanding of the different types of rolling element bearings and their applications.
• Basic understanding bearing loading types and their sources.
• Understanding of the load distribution within bearings and resulting contact stresses.
• Understanding the types of internal stresses and bearing load ratings.
• Understanding of why bearings fail.
• Understanding of how lubricant films are developed in the rolling element contacts.
• Understanding of the importance of lubrication on bearing life.
• Basic understanding of bearing deflections and preload.
• Understanding of bearing life calculations used in standards.
• Introduce bearing materials and standards overview.

24 clock hours awarded upon completion