Bearing Fatigue: Fatigue means the fatiguing of the metal in the components of the bearing.

It is a result
of stress reversals produced when rotating members create flexing of the metal. Fatigue develops due to the
magnitude of the load and the number of times it is repeated. Actually, the rolling elements create a wave of
metal in front of them as they roll. Thus, the metal in the components is alternately put in tension and then
compression. This action eventually results in flaking of the metal.
Vibration Brinell (False Brinell): Caused by the rapid movement of the balls in the raceway while the
equipment is idle. Rolling elements quickly remove lubrication and, because there is not enough rotation of
the bearing, fresh lubricant is not moved back into the spot. This means the bearing is sitting in one spot,
devoid of lubrication, and the movement of the rolling elements wears away the metal. The indentations run
axially across the races.