We want to change Gunmetal bearings to ball-bearing in heavy duty lathe. Where can we get the required designs

Question

We have a heavy lathe machine in which we machine ball mills of size 2.4 Metre dia x 10 Metres length. Weighing 25 tonnes. The Gun-Metal lathe bearings have to be replaced for every 4th Ball Mill due to excessive wear and tear. Hence we would like to change the Gun Metal bearings in the lathe to ball-bearings.

Kindly let me know who can help me with the design details. Preferably the company should be located close to us, in India, Bangalore.

Answer 1

Please send the photo of the machine and mark the place where the bushes to be changed

Answer 2

You need to contact the company that built the lathe, or some other company that builds lathes like the one that you have. Off hand, roller bearings, or ball bearings with the load capacity that you need should be easily available, and direct replacement. Another idea is to contact a company that does make the bearings that you want to use, and ask for their help.