Benefits of Using Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software
In this age low cost and high productivity are of prime importance. Let us see how CAD helps increase productivity.
Continue ReadingDetection of Internal Defects in Bearings – Part 1
This article describes about the tests carried out on a bearing to know about its internal defects. These tests if required can also be carried out by …
Continue ReadingDuplex Bearings - Tandem Arrangemement
This article deals with Duplex bearings arranged in tandem arrangement. The advantages and drawbacks of this arrangement are also discussed in this …
Continue ReadingEtch Inspection Tests: Detection of Internal Flaws in Bearings – Part 3
This article describes about the Etch Inspection tests carried out on bearings to know about their internal defects. These tests if required can also …
Continue ReadingHow to read the Plimsoll line of a ship and what to understand by load line markings
If you have seen a ship from a nearby distance, you will not miss the peculiar marks on the side of the ship which are known as load line marks. But …
Continue ReadingMagnetic Particle Inspection Tests: Detection of Internal defects in Bearings – Part 2
This article describes about the Magnetic particle inspection tests carried out on bearings to know about their internal defects. These tests if …
Continue ReadingCAD Applications: CAD/CAM Database
With the advent of the CAD software there has been integration of designing and manufacturing processes. Just like computer aided designing (CAD) we …
Continue ReadingDuplex Bearings – Face to Face Arrangement
This article deals with the various types of preloading methods used for bearings. We will look mainly into the type of preloading for paired or …
Continue ReadingHow does a ship remain stable in the ocean?
It is very interesting to see a huge mass of metal float seamlessly on the surface of the ocean but do you really know the science behind the …
Continue ReadingHow often do i need to overhaul and inspect Inert Gas (IG) systems on board ships?
Prevention is better than cure and this applies to the Inert Gas system on board a ship as well. There are several components in the IG system which …
Continue ReadingShip Stability: What is the Relevance of the Center of Gravity?
You must have read about the center of gravity of a body in your high school physics but do you know its importance in the context of ship stability …
Continue ReadingTypes of Bearing – Duplex Bearings or Paired Bearings
This article deals with a specific type of bearings called Duplex or Paired bearings. The advantages and the reasons for the using of these kinds of …
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