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An Example in Steel Casting    Hinge/Bearing Assembly for Log Forwarder

Reducing Isolated Hot Spots

The drawings to the right show three thick sections on the plates. Choose those features where padding is needed to prevent an isolated hot spot.
  • Feature A -- Small tabs - The wall section connecting the small hinge knuckle to the ring in the bearing plate
  • Feature B -- Large tabs - The wall section connecting the large hinge knuckle to the ring in the bearing plate
  • Feature C -- The hinge flange plate extending out from the hinge base plate.

Which features ( A, B, or C) would you choose ?

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