304 stainless wear

[howwedoin]

im using a stainless 304 shaft with igus bearings. the bearings are wearing away the shaft. how could this be and any sugestions for s plastic than will not wear away stainless?

 

[EdStainless]

Your SS is very soft. As you pick up debris it is just cutting the metal. You could try roller burnishing fist to make the surface harder.

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