Feature

Taking the simple approach

Design cycles can become complex and unwieldy, which is why tools to streamline the process are always welcome.

01/07/2019 11:12:01

Bearings are a fundamental part of machine design, so it is vital to ensure they are correctly evaluated and specified. Getting this wrong can be serious: just this year, investigators traced the cause of catastrophic engine failure on an Isle of Wight ferry to the main crankshaft bearing.

Of course, machines must be designed to a budget, and within an economic timeframe. To simplify this task, SKF has adapted in-house software, which it routinely uses to develop and design complex bearing arrangements, into a version that is far more user-friendly for customers.

SKF SimPro Quick is a simplified version of its more specialised bearing design programme SimPro Expert. It was developed in response to demands from SKF customers, who wanted to perform more advanced analysis of their bearing designs, but in an intuitive way, using tools that were not too complex.

Read the full article in the July issue of DPA

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.