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A novel design for the integration of conventional rolling bearings into MEX-manufactured components

Fürst, Thomas (1); Göhlich, Dietmar (1); Kirchner, Eckhard (2)

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Fürst, Thomas (1); Göhlich, Dietmar (1); Kirchner, Eckhard (2)
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
1: Technische Universität Berlin, Germany; 2: Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany
Page(s):
1911-1919
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10549
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
Advances in additive manufacturing (AM) enable the use of AM components in demanding complex applications with high functional requirements. As a result, integrating standardized machine elements such as conventional rolling bearings is gaining growing relevance. However, limitations regarding achievable tolerances or surface qualities in the MEX process stand in contrast to strict specifications for bearing integration. This study introduces a novel interface element and a corresponding integration process that considers both bearing requirements and the layered structure of MEX components.
Keywords:
additive manufacturing, engineering design, conventional rolling bearings, material extrusion
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