ORBIS

Modern Rolling-Element Bearing Analysis Software Overview

Based on industry standard A.B. Jones theories Convergence criteria: < .001% norm of residuals (forces) Input error checking High numerical precision (IEEE 754 floating point) Intuitive graphical interface built with Java Bearings, materials and lubricants are drop-down menu selections Import/export to Microsoft Excel Automatic result highlighting of key parameters Sensitivity studies with interactive graphical plotting Multiple load case batch processing Automated parametric tolerance analysis User databases store all bearing, material and lubricant parameters

Precision

Ease of Use

Advanced Utilities

Detailed Analysis Outputs

System Level Outputs Full stiffness matrices Preload deflections Friction torque Normal force Contact angle Hertzian contact stress Subsurface shear stress Maximum shear stress depth Bearing reaction forces Relative ring displacements Ball crossing angles Truncation length (%) Ellipse dimensions Ellipse extremities Minimum film height Lubricant parameter (lambda) Axial and radial freeplay L10 and adjusted fatigue life Analysis input parameters Contact approach & stiffness Centrifugal forces Gyroscopic moments Rolling & orbital velocities Spinning velocities

Individual Element Outputs

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Modern Rolling-Element Bearing Analysis Software

Tolerance Analysis
The Tolerance Analysis utility iterates through all permutations of key tolerance conditions. User options include varying the sign convention on system loads and specifying if tolerance conditions apply to one or all bearing rows. The utility seeks out worst case Hertzian contact stress and notifies the user if there are truncated elements.

Sensitivity Studies
Orbis supports rapid bearing design and quick solutions to common what if scenarios via the Sensitivity Studies utility. Effects of key parameters, such as contact angle, curvature, preload, bearing ring fitup, temperature, and speed are effortlessly analyzed. Output results are plotted in interactive windows providing the user with click-n-drag mouse zooming, complete plot reformatting, and the ability to save final plots to image files. Additionally, raw plot data can be exported to Microsoft Excel for further post processing.

Database Editors
Orbis maintains user databases for bearings (shown), materials and lubricants. Each database contains a graphical user interface with professionally organized input fields designed to minimize entry errors and provide quick parameter recognition. Orbis also performs input error checking to minimize entry errors. Over 25 parameters are required to define a bearing, material, and lubricant. Orbis saves valuable time by ensuring the user never has to lookup and enter parameters more than once. The database also provides analysis repeatability by making certain the same parameters are always used.
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