OBTAINING BEARING RINGS FROM METAL WASTE: TECHNOLOGICAL AND MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Abstract

The increasing need for sustainable production practices has led to growing interest in recycling metal waste. This study investigates the feasibility of manufacturing bearing rings from remelted secondary metals. The research outlines the recycling process, analyzes the microstructure and mechanical properties of the resulting material, and evaluates its performance against standard bearing materials. The findings demonstrate the potential of metal waste as a viable resource for bearing ring production, contributing to resource efficiency and circular economy goals.