During the past two decades, tremendous improvement has been made in the design and manufacture of stator windings. This has been accomplished primarily through the development of improved insulation materials and treatment processes. As a result, the expected life from a thermal, dielectrical, mechanical, and environmental standpoint has been significantly increased. The rotor design and manufacturing remains basically unchanged. A survey of warranty data and service facilities suggests that rotor failures now account for a larger percentage of the total induction motor failures. The majority of these failures are caused by various stresses which act on the rotor assembly. These various stresses and how they affect the life of the motor and contribute to premature failure are discussed.
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