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Ball bearings' introduction [2010-11-02]

Ball bearings, also known as metal bearings are used in small ceramic balls to reduce friction between shafts and axles in a variety of applications. Ball bearings are often used in line with the weight placed on a movable part, or in individual cages to reduce friction in the axles absorb. Most ball bearings are manufactured to meet the high demand of the roundness, because any distortion, the moving parts to fail unexpectedly.
The concept of a ball bearing dates from the Roman Empire, but many sources report the first practice of drawing of Leonardo Da Vinci. Only in 1791, but if an automaker and inventor of the Welsh name Philip Vaughan uses patented the first assembly of the shaft bearings. previous axes car ultimately depend on the effects of friction, but the use of ball bearings Vaughan eliminates direct contact between the drive shaft and axle.

After the early use of ball bearings for transmission shafts, engineers at the plant are other applications in the field of production. Parts can be easily moved from a bar equipped with ball bearings. Motor vehicles are more efficient than ball bearings reduce friction between the parties. Unlike other types of bearings, ball bearings and allow axial rotation, versatility, including engineering.