Enhance Efficiency with the P-BAC-ADBY7V Proof-Load Tool At Smith Machine and Tool, LLC., we manufacture portable install, removal, and proof-load tools for all standard MS bearings. See table below. We also make custom tooling options for proof-loading in order to test a plethora of bearings. A customer recently received a high mis-alignment ADBY7V bearing specifi […]
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Dash 8 Q400 Elevator PCU Replacement Tooling Are you needing to replace the MS14103-7 bearings in a Dash 8 Q400 aircraft? The MS14103-7 bearings that are currently in these planes are wearing out prematurely. What does this mean for you? As an Operator, MRO, or AOG servicer, this means finding replacement parts, and purchasing very
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Slim Line Tooling Solutions The only viable method to swage bearings that involved anti-rotation tabs or close wall obstacles used to be through anvil swaging. Because of our intimate end-user knowledge and familiarity with this swaging method, we identified 3 clear, key vulnerabilities and developed a superior solution, our Smith Machine and Tool Slim-Line Tooling.
A top question we get is how use the tooling once it’s been received. We created this video that gives a comprehensive overview of a drill press roller swaging tool – outlining the components, how to swage a bearing, and a general maintenance guideline. In this video, we demonstrate the usage of a drill press
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Ball staking tools are designed for chamfered or non-v-groove bearings and are used either with a hydraulic press or portably to stake a housing, bushing, sleeve, or bearing. These tools are derived from an aerospace specification in which radius balls are used to swage the material and retain a bearing – they are found in
A Standard Portable Swaging Tool, particularly one with a v-groove roller design and operated by hand with a ½ inch socket wrench, serves specific purposes and offers advantages tailored to certain situations, especially in tight clearance areas or for on-the-go swaging and repair. Here are the main reasons to use such a tool: Portability The
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A standard drill press swaging tool, particularly one with a v-groove bearing roller design and a ½ inch shank, serves several purposes and offers specific advantages, especially in a production environment. Here are some main reasons to use such a tool: Bearing Swaging The primary purpose of the tool is to swage or form bearings.
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The Bell 206 is a popular helicopter model that, like all helicopters, contains a swash plate that requires maintenance as it’s worn down. When performing bearing maintenance repair on swashplates, the mechanic or technician has to work around both the rotating and non-rotating swashplates and without the proper tooling, it can require dismantling the entire
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Any aircraft contains a wide variety of bearings—in engines, in landing gears, in rotors, all crucial places and tight spaces. The engine mount is a foundation that connects the engine with the main body or frame of the aircraft. It serves various purposes, like connecting the engine with the fuselage, suppressing the vibrations of the
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When it comes to precision manufacturing and heavy-duty assembly work, swaging tools play a pivotal role in ensuring that bearings are securely fitted into their designated locations. Whether you’re in a high-volume production setting or a tight clearance area, the right swaging tool can make all the difference. In this article,
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