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Fretting corrosion - Bearing defects


Figure 1: Fretting corrosion.

Defect name: Fretting corrosion
Record No.: 2059
Type of defect (Internal/Surface): Surface
Defect classification: Bearing defects
Steel name: Steel
Steel composition in weight %: No data.
Note:  Recent failure mode of significant proportions. Most appear initiated with irregular white etching areas. Manifests as axial cracks within the roller path. Progresses to macropitting, split inner ring, or both.
Reference: Not shown in this demonstration version.