How to Prevent Bearing Housing Damage During Removal and Swaging
Aircraft components operate under strict tolerances, and even minor structural damage can create serious reliability concerns. Bearings often sit inside precision housings where improper removal or installation may distort the surrounding material. Technicians,...
Bearing Installation Tolerances in Aerospace: Why Microns Matter
Precision defines aerospace engineering. Even the smallest installation error can affect structural performance, vibration control, and long-term reliability. Bearings are especially sensitive to installation tolerances. When they are installed slightly off-center or...
Bearing Swaging vs Staking: How to Select the Correct Retention Method for Aerospace Applications
Choosing the wrong retention method can turn a good bearing install into a costly rework. In aerospace, the debate often comes down to swageable bearing vs ball bearing retention and whether staking or swaging is the better fit. Both methods serve a purpose, but they...




