FEM Analysis of Cage Stress Distribution: Part1: Cylindrical Roller Bearing

This study reports on a numerical study of cylindrical roller cage. The analysis is based on finite element method. The results show that traction stress is the cause of the failure of the cage. Stress concentration is located in the edge of the hole of the cage. The compressive stress lies in the Y direction but does not cause damage. The most effect of cage damage is the traction stress in the edge of the cage.