Note:  This blog is a continuation from the previous article from Becht Engineering, “Shaft Fatigue Failures – Part I”.  It is suggested that the reader review “Shaft Fatigue Failures – Part I” before proceeding with this article.  Click Here to view Part I. Before getting into the calculation methods, first a quick refresher on high […]

Many years ago when I first started my career in a rotating equipment maintenance organization, I was spending the day with a senior metallurgist, which was part of my orientation process as a new technical employee.  He was well known to not have the best “bedside manner” and it was clear he was not thrilled […]