Karl, do you mean that the bearings used ceramic rollers and/or races?
What sort of lubricant was used? What sort of impact resistance do
ceramic bearing elements have? And what sort of rotational and/or
surface speed conditions did these bearings see? Inquiring minds want
to know...
Benn
> Rick,
> In my high-speed machining days we were faced with a
> similar problem as spindle speeds approached a
> gazillion SFPM. We tried all kinds of materials in
> the bearings, but silicon carbide (ceramic) worked
> best in spherical and roller bearing applications.
> You probably already knew this, but FWIW, I'll pass it
> on at my cost. :-)
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