Method of manufacturing a metal matrix composite component includes the steps of providing a first tubular member having a first end and an opposite second end, the first tubular member's first end being formed as a first end block; positioning a metal matrix composite tubular member concentrically the first tubular member; positioning a second tubular member concentrically over metal matrix composite tubular member, second tubular member having a first end and an opposite second end, the second tubular member's second end being formed as a second end block; welding first tubular member's first end to the second tubular member's first end, and the first tubular member's second end to second tubular member's second end, to join the first and second tubular member and thereby to form a metal matrix composite preform; and consolidating metal matrix composite preform by a hot isostatic pressing process to form the metal matrix composite component.

A spherical roller bearing includes at least one outer ring and one inner ring and at least one rolling element disposed between the at least one outer ring and the one inner ring. The outer ring is axially enlarged with respect to the inner ring in a one-sided manner on a load-zone side of the spherical roller bearing.