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Title: Draft BS ISO 3548-2 : Plain bearings - Thin walled half bearings with or without flange
Part 2: Measurement of wall-thickness and flange thickness

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Plain bearings — Thin-walled half bearings with or without

flange —
Part 2:
Measurement of wall thickness and flange thickness
Paliers lisses — Demi-coussinets minces à ou sans collerette —

Partie 2: Mesurage de l'épaisseur de paroi et de l'épaisseur de collerette

(Revision of ISO 12306:1994)

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Contents Page

Foreword.............................................................................................................................................................3
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................4
3 Definition ................................................................................................................................................5
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3.1 Wall thickness, s3 ...................................................................................................................................5

3.2 Measuring points [lines] .......................................................................................................................5
3.3 Tolerance ................................................................................................................................................5
3.4 Uncertainty of measurement ................................................................................................................5
4 Symbols and units .................................................................................................................................5
5 Purpose of checking .............................................................................................................................6
6 Checking methods.................................................................................................................................6
6.1 Measuring principle ...............................................................................................................................6
6.2 Line measurement around the circumference....................................................................................6
6.3 Line measurement in axial direction....................................................................................................7
6.4 Point measurement ...............................................................................................................................8
6.5 Grading of bearings...............................................................................................................................9
6.6 Eccentric bore ........................................................................................................................................9
7 Requirements for measuring equipment and specimen for the contact method ........................ 10
7.1 Radius for measuring the outside surface....................................................................................... 10
7.2 Radius for measuring the inside surface ......................................................................................... 10
7.3 Measuring pin load ............................................................................................................................. 10
7.4 Set-up................................................................................................................................................... 10
7.5 Periodically Control............................................................................................................................ 10
7.6 Failures on the outside surface......................................................................................................... 10
8 Checking of measuring equipment................................................................................................... 11

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Foreword
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ISO 3548-2 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 123, Plain Bearings, Subcommittee SC 5, Quality
analysis and assurance.

This part of ISO 3548 replaces parts of ISO 12306 which has been cancelled.

ISO 3548 consists of the following parts, under the general title Plain bearings — Thin walled half bearings
with or without flange:

⎯ Part 1: Tolerances, design and methods of test

⎯ Part 2: Measurement of wall-thickness and flange thickness

⎯ Part 3: Measurement of peripheral length

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Plain bearings — Thin-walled half bearings with or without

flange —
Part 2:
Measurement of wall thickness and flange thickness
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1 Scope
This part of ISO 3548 specifies in accordance with ISO 12301 the checking of the wall-thickness of thin-walled
half bearings with or without flange and describes the necessary checking methods and measuring equipment.
This standard applies to a maximum bearing diameter of 150 mm. If this standard should be applied to bigger
diameter, an agreement between supplier and user is necessary.

2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provi-
sions of this part of ISO 3548. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these
publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this part of ISO 3548 are encouraged to
investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below.
For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of ISO and
IEC maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.

ISO 286-1, ISO system of limits and fits — Part 1: Bases of tolerances, deviations and fits

ISO 286-2, ISO system of limits and fits — Part 2: Tables of standard tolerance grades and limit deviations for
holes and shafts

ISO/R 1938, ISO system of limits and fits — Part II: Inspection of plain workpieces

ISO 3548-1, Plain bearings — Thin-walled half bearings with or without flange — Tolerances, design and
methods of test

ISO 12301, Plain bearings — Quality control techniques and inspection of geometrical and material quality
characteristics

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3 Definition
For the purposes of this International Standard, the following definitions apply:

3.1 Wall thickness, s3

Radial distance between the opposing measuring points at the inside and the outside surface diameter. (See
Figure 1.)
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half bearing

Figure 1 —Wall thickness, s3

3.2 Measuring points [lines]

Agreed points [lines] established to facilitate agreement on checking
NOTE 1 The establishment of measuring points [lines] does not preclude the need to comply with dimensional specifi-
cations in other areas.

3.3 Tolerance
Range between the upper specified limit and the lower specified limit.

3.4 Uncertainty of measurement

Deviation of the measured value from the real value caused by statistical or systemic reasons.

4 Symbols and units

For the purposes of this International Standard, the symbols and units are as given in Table 1.

Table 1 — Symbols and units

Symbol Parameter unit

ach Distance to measuring position mm
a1 Distance to measuring position rectangular from parting line mm
α2 Angle to measuring position from parting line grad
H Distance to measuring position from bearing parting line mm
Ci Inner chamfer width mm
B Width mm
D0 Nominal outside diameter mm
Fpin Measuring Pin load N
s3 Wall thickness mm
x1 Center point of nominal outside diameter mm
x2 Center point of eccentric bore mm

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Table 1 — (continued)

Symbol Parameter unit

eB Eccentricity mm
u wall thickness reduction at angle α2 mm
sa wall thickness at angle α2 mm

5 Purpose of checking
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In order to ensure the required bearing clearance and consequently the operational efficiency of the plain
bearing unit, it is necessary to keep to the wall thickness tolerances as specified in ISO 3548-1.

6 Checking methods

6.1 Measuring principle

The gauging axis of the measuring device shall be in the radial direction and at the right angle to the outside
surface of the test piece in order to find the minimum value of the wall thickness. The measured values may
be recorded by a single measurement or by sum measurement, which are symbolically represented in
Figure 2.

single measurement by contact sum measurement by contact/non-contact

(mechanical/electronic gauge) (electronic/pneumatic gauge)

Figure 2 — Measuring principle of wall thickness measurement

The presence of lubricating holes, oil pockets, oil grooves, markings or special chamfers may require devia-
tion from the measuring lines and measuring points specified in the following and shall be agreed upon sepa-
rately.

Any wall thickness not conforming to the specified values due to the manufacturing process, because of de-
formation of the bearing backing in the area of marking or at non-load bearing places, shall be defined sepa-
rately.

6.2 Line measurement around the circumference

Measurement of the wall thickness around the circumference shall be carried out at the measuring lines speci-
fied in Figure 3 and Table 2.

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Key
a Measuring lines M
Ci Inner chamfer width

Figure 3 — Position of measuring lines

Table 2 — Distance to measuring position ach

Width Distance to measuring position Number of measuring lines M

B ach
B ≤ 15 B/2 — Ci 1
15 < B ≤ 50 4 2
B > 50 6 2

6.3 Line measurement in axial direction

Measurement of the wall thickness in axial direction shall be carried out by using the definition of measuring
lines specified in Figure 4a (Method A) or by using the definition of measuring lines specified in Figure 4b and
Table 3 (Method B). Position of measuring lines for bearings >150 mm nominal outside diameter is subject to
agreement between manufacturer and customer.

Key
a Measuring lines M

Figure 4a — Position of measuring lines – Method A

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Key
a Measuring lines M
Figure 4b - Position of measuring lines – Method B

Table 3 – Distance to measuring position

Nominal outside diameter Distance to measuring position

D0 [mm] H [mm]

25 ＜ D0 ≦ 40 6≦ H≦ 8

40 ＜ D0 ≦ 90 9 ≦ H ≦ 13

90 ＜ D0 ≦ 120 H ＝ 13

120 ＜ D0 ≦ 150 H ＝ 20

6.4 Point measurement

Point-by-point measurement of wall thickness shall be carried out by using the definition of measuring points
specified in Figure 5 or Figure 6a (Method A) or Figure 6b and Table 3 (Method B) for widths of B ≤ 90 mm. In
the case where B > 90 mm, the measurement method shall be subject to agreement between the manufac-
turer and customer. The measuring position distance, ach, shall be taken from Table 2.

Figure 5 — One- or two-point measuring scheme for half-bearings

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Figure 6a — Three- or six-point measuring scheme for half-bearings (Method A)

Figure 6b — Three- or six-point measuring scheme for half-bearings (Method B)

NOTE Where the bearing design requires variable wall thickness, the measuring points shall be as specified on draw-
ings.

6.5 Grading of bearings

Grading is in all cases (Circumference-, Line- or Point Measurement) under referring to the measuring points
in the crown. In case of measuring two points or line in the crown, grading is done by the highest reading.

6.6 Eccentric bore

In special applications, it could be necessary to use bearings with and without flange with an eccentric bore.
This means, wall thickness is changing continuously from crown to the parting line (Figure 7). Measuring lines
or points are defined by the angle α2 or the distance a1 ( for method A) or H (for method B). If nothing is de-
fined, α2 = 250.

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Figure 7 — Eccentric bore and changing wall thickness from crown to parting line

7 Requirements for measuring equipment and specimen for the contact method

7.1 Radius for measuring the outside surface

The radius at the gauge measuring pin positioned on the outside surface shall be 3,0 mm ± 0,2 mm.

7.2 Radius for measuring the inside surface

The radius at the gauge measuring pin positioned on the inside is given in Table 4 as a function of the plain
bearing outside diameter Do and the lining material.

Table 4 — Radius for measuring the inside surface

Nominal outside Radius for measuring inside surface

diameter
[mm]
Do
[mm] Metallic lining material Plastic lining material

D0 ≤ 10 1,5 ± 0,2 1,5 ± 0,2

10 < D0 ≤ 25 3 ± 0,2 3 ± 0,2
25 < D0 ≤ 150 3 ± 0,2 5 ± 0,2

7.3 Measuring pin load

The measuring pin load Fpin applied onto the lining material shall be 0,8 to 2,5 N in accordance with ISO
12301. Load should be adopted to the hardness of the lining material (e.g. for soft sliding overlays use low
load).

7.4 Set-up

Measuring device is set to the nominal value of the thickness by a master block.

7.5 Periodical Control

Measuring device is checked periodically with the master block from set-up.

7.6 Failures on the inside and/or outside surface

Presence of grease, dirt, burrs, etc. or damage or deformation on the outside surface may influence the
measurement. Therefore these influences have to be eliminated by cleaning the bearing before measurement,
if necessary. Any slight hollows on the outside surface shall be excluded from measurement, if these areas

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are process related and agreed between manufacturer and customer. Slight amount of corrosion protection
which does not influence the measurement is allowed.

8 Checking of measuring equipment

The measuring equipment shall be checked for accuracy of measurement at a frequency specified by the user,
based on the type of equipment and on experience from previous checks. The limits shall comply with the cur-
rent industry requirements.
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