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Old 08-23-18 | 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Andrew R Stewart
The 3D surface curves that make a cup and cone system are based on bearing contact angle and overall rolling diameter. Then there's the cone's OD matching the hub's dust caps ID. Andy
I get the OD part, but don't understand the profile. Does it actually change with contact angle, or will the same profile provide differing contact angles?
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