NRB Research and Development Centre

Quality Control is the hallmark of every operation. The success of NRB is aided by its focus on design and development where the latest technology is used to offer need-based customized state of the Art Software: NRB uses Pro-Engineer and Pro Mechanica for Product Design. TUV Management Services (Gmbh), the internationally acclaimed registrars, have awarded the QS-9000 Corporate Certification to NRB at its Coporate office & all plants.

NRB has set up a R&D Center, to achieve the status of, a global "Bearing Solution Provider". Our aim is to develop long lasting partnerships with our customers.The expertise that NRB has developed has helped to make the transition from a vendor to a business partner. We have invested around Rs 40mn in establishing an R & D center at our Thane plant. Around 20 people have been trained in-house to man the facility. The Thane Plant is easily accessible.

Objective

To develop core competency in Bearing Technology so as to maintain an edge in product quality and innovation, resulting in advantages in production, productivity & responsiveness to the market..


Scope

1. Product Research
2. Product Design
3. Process Design
4. Sample development
5. Product Testing
    
     
Aim    
1. Product Research   2. Product Design
     
a. Application based Bearing selection
b. System analysis, Structural & Dynamic
c. Bearing material & Heat Treatment
d. Determination of Product Quality
e. Failure analysis
f. Patent study
   a. Establishment of Design rules & standards
b. Bearing design based on application detail
c. Optimisation of product Design
d. Design of Seals & Lubrication
     
3. Process Design   4. Product Testing
     
a. Determination of Process Flow
b. Study of Process Parameters
c. Tooling Design
d. Tool material & Heat Treatment
e. Design of Inspection Gauges
f. Standardization of Tooling
g. SMED, DOE
   a. Testing of bearings for Endurance Life
b. Work process simulation
c. Interpretation of Test Results
d. Tribology
     
     
Important Facilities available at NRB Engineering Centre


Computer Aided Engineering | Laboratory Equipment
 Computer Aided Engineering




Design

Pro-Engineer Solid modeling software with Pro-Mechanica analysis package

 



   
Metrology Lab

a) Talyrond for checking circularity & cylindricity
b) Micro hardness tester with image analysis software
c) Profile projector with auto measuring facility

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Laboratory Equipment
      




Testing Laboratory

a) Four bearing endurance test rig
b) Thrust bearing test rig
c) Moment loading test rig
d) Mud bath test rig
e) Bearing Noise testing m/c
f) Engine testing setup
g) Work process simulation of different bearing setup




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