Rozkład sił i ich wpływ na prawidłową pracę kulkowych łożysk skośnych

The paper presents the dependence that exists between the bearing preload, and its maximum speed. It discusses the distribution of forces within the bearing and behavior of the rolling element (ball) with increasing spindle speed. The definitions of slow and fast speed bearings commonly used in the literature are presented. It explained the need for systems with variable preload of angular contact ball bearings especially in systems operating over a wide speed range. Further we described the influence of preload on the bearing life and the influence of centrifugal force on the rigidity and accuracy of the spindle.