Design And Fabrication Of

Rolling Contact
Bearing Test Rig
Introduction
Bearings are found in applications ranging from automobiles, airplanes,
computers, construction equipment, machine tools, DVD players,
refrigerators and ceiling fans.
Bearings must be able to offer high precision, reliability and durability,
as well as the ability to rotate at high speeds with minimal noise and
vibration and carry remarkable loads with ease and efficiency.
The performance of bearing for a given condition depends on the type
of bearing, lubricant used and working temperature of the
bearing
Objective
Experimental analysis for study & comparison of
different types of the rolling contact bearings in different
conditions through the measurement of

Frictional Torque
Critical Speed of bearings &
Temperature due to heat generation
Types of bearing can be tested
Schematic Drawing (Top
View)
AUTO-CAD Model 3D
View
AUTO-CAD Model
Front View
AUTO-CAD Model
Top View
Torque Measuring Setup
Critical Speed Measurement
The critical speed is the theoretical angular velocity that
excites the natural frequency of a rotating object. As the
speed of rotation approaches the object's natural
frequency, the object begins to resonate, which
dramatically increases system vibration.

The speed of shaft is to be varied by speed regulator

attached to the motor. The speed at which the specimen
will start vibrating suddenly, is the critical speed.
Temperature Measurement
The whole arrangement of specimen bearing will be
kept in an insulating box to measure the temperature
of bearing due to heat generation with the help of
temperature sensing device.
Observation table
Type Of Lubricant RPM(N) Torque Critical Temperatu
Bearing Speed re
Ball Bearing No N1 t1 C T1
lubrication N2 t2 T2
N3 t3 T3

SAE 20
SAE 40
Type Of Lubricant RPM(N) Torque Critical Temperatu
Bearing Grease Speed re
Roller No
Bearing lubrication
SAE 20
SAE 40
Grease
Conclusion
From the observations we can conclude that

For a given condition the bearing

With Less frictional torque

Working in a wide range away from its critical speed &
Having minimum temperature in the working condition
will be most effective and give better performance among all.
Items To Be Procured

DC-Motor Speed Regulator Pulley V-Belt

Shafts Pedestal Bearing Weights Test Bearing

Items To Be Designed & Fabricated

Base Plate And Frame

Holding Device For Bearing
Torque Measurement Setup
 Estimated Bill of material
S.No. Materials Price per unit Quantity Total Cost
1. 0.5 HP DC Motor 2350/- 1 2350/-
2. Pedestal Bearing 750/- 5 3750/-
3. Test Bearing(Ball) 150/- 4 600/-
4. Test 350/- 4 1400/-
Bearing(Roller)
5. Solid Shaft 750/- 2 1500/-
6. Solid Frame 1000/- 1 1000/-
7. RPM Regulator 1050/- 1 1050/-
8. Manufacturing 3000/- - 3000/-
Cost
9. Pulley 250/- 2 500/-
10. V Belt 350/- 1 350/-
Total 21 15500/-
Progress Achieved
Conceptual Design Review
Market Survey
Designing And Modelling On AUTO-CAD
Recording of Feasibility Test
Activity Break-up
Activity Break-up
Future Activities
Design Analysis And Review
Final Market Survey
Procurement of Materials
Assembly And Fabrication
Testing & Analysis Of Experimental Setup
Final Report Submission
 References
Sharma P.C. and Aggarwal D.K., Machine Design,S.K.Kataria & Sons,11e,2006
Shigley J.E., Mechanical Engineering Design, McGraw-Hill ,4e,2003.
Nitai Gour & P.Mahalik, Mechatronics: Principles, concepts and applications,
Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
A. Domenech, T. Domenech, J. Cebrian: Introduction to Rolling Friction,
American Journal of physics pp. 231-235, 1999
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