APPLICATION OF FMEA TOOL FOR THE ANALYSISOF MECHANICAL FAILURE IN BEARING SUPPORTS

Abstract

This article reproduces a real case study of an bearing support break, whose bearing was installed in a
tube transfer line. The FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) was the tool used to provide support in the
study of bearing failures. This paper shows the results of the application of an interdisciplinary project
methodology, integrating the disciplines of the seventh period of the Production Engineering course, in a Brazilian
university. In order to describe information interaction relations, criteria, practices and use of the data provided
by the maintenance indicators, unifying comprehensively the technical information, we sought to create a greater
consistency in practice of preventive maintenance management. The proper implementation of this methodology will
allow industrial companies to achieve their strategic objectives, making them better prepared to deal with the
constant challenges of a competitive market.