DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNIQUES FOR CONTROLlING THE DISTORTION IN WASHER

mechanical engineering

The Moto of this paper is to show how to control the distortion occurring in steel washer. Distortion can be defined as deviation from the natural, normal, or original contour, shape or size due to application or removal of forces [1]. Distortion can be reduced but never be completely eliminated. It aims at reducing the bend occurring in the washers due to addition of external forces at time of punching operation. Many bearings contains washer as a major component which is required to have very less distortion. Distortion in washer can prove very fatal for the life and working of bearing. Usually thrust bearings are made up of the washers containing needles and virol as main elements. This paper showcase the techniques developed to control the distortion so as to minimize the bad effects on the bearings. Distortion is usually caused in the washers having larger internal and external diameters .Proper strip holding devices and lubrication if required should be used to reduce the bend in washers.

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