Old 11-29-2015, 08:56 AM
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Rodney
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Press fit is a correct term. Machinists use it. It means that the part needs to be pressed or tapped into it's hole like on bearings. Bearings are generally just a few thousandths of an inch larger than the hole they fit in so they need to be pressed it. It keeps them from spinning in the hole and tearing it up. The shaft that rides in the bearing can be a press fit as well.
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