Generate a journal bearing assembly
A plain (sleeve) bearing: a shaft rotating inside a cylindrical sleeve, with a small clearance for a lubricant film. No rolling elements — quiet, compact, and tolerant of shock loads.
Buy one ready-made
Already built, measured against its own description and priced. No need to describe it first.
What it is used for
- Low-to-moderate speed rotating machinery
- Pivots and linkages
- Replacing worn bushes
- Compact bearing arrangements
Dimensions that matter
| Shaft diameter | The journal. |
| Wall thickness | Sleeve wall — sets the outer diameter. |
| Length | Longer sleeves spread load over more area. |
What you get
A real solid model you can rotate and measure, plus downloadable STEP (machining and CAD), STL and 3MF (3D printing) and DXF (laser and waterjet) files. Optional built-in analysis covers stress (FEA), thermal, buckling, cost and manufacturability.
Before you see it, the built geometry is measured against the dimensions you stated, checked as a valid watertight solid, and — for assemblies — checked for interference. These are geometry and physics checks; they do not confirm the shape matches what you pictured, so review the 3D view or 2D drawing before relying on the part.
Previewing is free. Downloading is £2.99 per part, or unlimited on Pro (£29/month, £290/year).
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Common questions
What file formats do I get?
STEP, STL, 3MF and DXF — the formats CNC shops, laser cutters and 3D printers accept.
Can I change the dimensions afterwards?
Yes. Edit the numbers directly, or describe the change in plain English. Every edit is rebuilt and re-checked.
Do I need CAD experience?
No. Describe the part and its sizes in millimetres.
Is it free to try?
Yes — describing a part and viewing the 3D preview costs nothing.