brinelling

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Definition of brinelling in English English dictionary

A material surface failure caused by contact stress that exceeds the material limit

Indentation marks (dimples) or grooves worn into the shoulder of the quick-action coupling male half by the locking (detent) balls in the female half

Permanent deformation of the bearing surfaces where the rollers (or balls) contact the races Brinelling results from excessive load or impact on stationary bearings It is a form of mechanical damage in which metal is displaced or upset without attrition

The dents that sometimes develop in headsets are often colloquially refered to as "brinelling" from the resemblance to the dents made by the Brinell Hardness Test

Surface fatigue of steel components that undergo cyclic stress, which causes minute flexing, resulting in work-hardening of the surface Eventually, brinelling may cause surface cracking or spalling

Tiny indentations (dents) high on the shoulder of the bearing race or bearing A type of bearing failure