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4.6.2 Add bearing
To add a bearing to the bearing database
click on
Add bearing
.
Select a
manufacturer
from the list.
Enter a name for the bearing in the
Label
field.
Detailed comments may be entered in the
Comment
field (optional).
Geometry data or damage frequencies
Use the
Geometry
and
Frequencies
options to switch between the input fields
in the right-hand area of the window in order to enter corresponding data.
When inputting the contact angle select either
degrees
or
radians
for units.
When specifying the frequencies enter whether these should be in
Hz
or
rpm
.
Trendline indicates whether any information still needs to b e input
in the b ottom right-hand area of the window. The b earing can b e
added to the datab ase only if all inputs are completed.
Click on
Continue
to store the bearing in the bearing database.
If you add or edit a b earing, it is imperative that you check the
plausib ility of these data. Ensure that you have entered the correct
values for the b earing data b ecause these are factored into the
calculation.
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