{"id":767,"date":"2025-01-02T11:14:52","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T16:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanbearings.wpcomstaging.com\/?page_id=767"},"modified":"2025-02-26T11:19:59","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T16:19:59","slug":"abma-essential-concepts-of-bearing-technology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/americanbearings.org\/events-education\/bearing-technology-courses\/abma-essential-concepts-of-bearing-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Concepts of Bearing Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Course Description<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>August 19-21, 2025 | Rosemont, IL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuesday, August 19-&nbsp;<strong>8:00am-5:00pm<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday, August 20 &#8211; <strong>8:00am-5:00pm<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday, August 21&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;<strong>8:00am-5:00pm<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reg. Deadline<\/strong>: August 5, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/members.agma.org\/MyABMA\/Events\/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=E25_ECBT\">Register Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Instructors:&nbsp;<strong>Dr. Tim Ovaert, Dan Snyder, Vern Wedeven&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is specially designed for engineers and others with technical backgrounds that have had limited exposure to bearings and need to adapt their technical training to bearings or seek an upgrade to their technical knowledge. The Essentials Course focuses on understanding basic internal geometry, tribology, bearing attributes and applications and explores the basic concepts around manufacturing methods, loads, internal load contacts, lubrication and failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Course participants will gain knowledge in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rolling Bearing Types, Attributes, Typical Applications,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Macrogeometry &amp; Industry Dimensional Standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bearing Loads &amp; Applications: Static and Dynamic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mounting Arrangements and Fitting Practices, Held\/Free, Methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Stresses \u2013 Surface &amp; Subsurface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fatigue Initiating Stresses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bearing Load Sharing &amp; Internal Loading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction to Bearing Pre-Load<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Materials for Ball &amp; Roller Bearings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concepts in Friction, Lubrication &amp; Wear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ball &amp; Roller Bearing Deflections &amp; Stiffness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bearing Lubricants, EHL &amp; Lubrication Methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failure Modes in Rolling Bearings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bearing Life Standards &amp; Calculation Methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>$2,450 Member \/ $2,650 Non-Member<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hotel Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/attend-my-event\/chidtdt-eva-06bb06e4-2439-4c52-a9f2-d24930b32bb9\/\">DoubleTree by Hilton O\u2019Hare Rosemont<\/a><br>5460 North River Road<br>Rosemont, IL 60018<br>(847) 292-9100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discounted room rates at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/attend-my-event\/chidtdt-eva-06bb06e4-2439-4c52-a9f2-d24930b32bb9\/\">DoubleTree by Hilton O\u2019Hare Rosemont<\/a>&nbsp;are available for&nbsp;<strong>$159 per night<\/strong>. The special rate is available until&nbsp;<strong>July 29, 2025<\/strong>. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/attend-my-event\/chidtdt-eva-06bb06e4-2439-4c52-a9f2-d24930b32bb9\/\">Book Your Room<\/a>&nbsp;in the ABMA block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By booking in the ABMA room block, you receive a variety of benefits, including guaranteed accommodations, better networking opportunities with your peers, special guest status at the host hotel, and flexible cancellation terms if your plans change. ABMA advises against booking hotel rooms through third party booking sites such as Hotels.com, as there may be hidden fees, limited flexibility, and fewer rewards. ABMA does not work with a housing company and only ABMA Staff will reach out to you with details regarding the room block; any other companies that reach out to you regarding room reservations may be fraudulent and are not endorsed by ABMA. If you need assistance with your accommodations or have issues with the booking link provided by ABMA, please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:events@agma.org\">events@agma.org<\/a>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Instructors<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:17% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"199\" data-attachment-id=\"429\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/americanbearings.org\/events-education\/bearing-technology-courses\/ovaert_circle-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americanbearings.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ovaert_circle-1.jpg?fit=200%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"200,199\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ovaert_circle (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americanbearings.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ovaert_circle-1.jpg?fit=200%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americanbearings.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ovaert_circle-1.jpg?fit=200%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americanbearings.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ovaert_circle-1.jpg?resize=200%2C199&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-429 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americanbearings.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ovaert_circle-1.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americanbearings.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ovaert_circle-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Dr. Tim Ovaert<\/strong><br>Professor of Aerospace &amp; Mechanical Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>University of Notre Dame<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:17% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"194\" data-attachment-id=\"784\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/americanbearings.org\/events-education\/bearing-technology-courses\/abma-essential-concepts-of-bearing-technology\/synder_circle\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americanbearings.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/synder_circle.jpg?fit=200%2C194&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"200,194\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"synder_circle\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americanbearings.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/synder_circle.jpg?fit=200%2C194&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americanbearings.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/synder_circle.jpg?fit=200%2C194&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americanbearings.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/synder_circle.jpg?resize=200%2C194&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-784 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><strong>Dan Snyder<\/strong><\/strong><br>Owner, Bearings and Lubes Consulting LLC<br><br><em>Former Director of Application Engineering, SKF USA Inc.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:17% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" data-attachment-id=\"430\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/americanbearings.org\/events-education\/bearing-technology-courses\/wedeven_circle-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americanbearings.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/wedeven_circle-1.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"200,200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wedeven_circle (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americanbearings.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/wedeven_circle-1.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americanbearings.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/wedeven_circle-1.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americanbearings.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/wedeven_circle-1.jpg?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-430 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americanbearings.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/wedeven_circle-1.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americanbearings.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/wedeven_circle-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Lavern (Vern) D. Wedeven<\/strong><br>President<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Wedeven Associates, Inc.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>ABMA\u2019S On-Site Safety Protocols<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to keep attendees safe, ABMA will be complying with COVID-19 safety guidelines and local regulations in all event spaces. Each participant will also be required to sign the AGMA Student&nbsp;Commitment to Safety Agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions regarding these protocols, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:education@agma.org\">education@abma.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Photo Release<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>From time-to-time AGMA uses photographs, survey answers and testimonial of ABMA events in its promotional materials. Unless this permission is revoked in writing to the ABMA, by virtue of your attendance all attendees agree to the use of their likeness in such materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cancellation and Payment Policy<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Please view our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/americanbearings.org\/abma-event-cancellation-policy\/\">cancellation policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please view our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/americanbearings.org\/abma-event-late-registration-policy-and-fee\/\">late registration policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please view our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/americanbearings.org\/abma-code-of-conduct\/\">code of conduct<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Course Description Date: August 19-21, 2025 | Rosemont, IL Reg. 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