Company Profile: Gear Motions, Inc
Embracing technology, and engaging its employees, has led this company through hard times to remarkable success in recent years.
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Case Study: Conicity Technologies
By: Brenda Hogan
Interested in increasing its cutting tool life, the Getrag Axle Plant has utilized Conicity Technologies' Engineered Micro-Geometry (EMG), resulting in major gains in productivity.
Grinding Gears for Automotive Excellence
By: Susanne Reinhardt
Kapp has a number of surprises in store for visitors to its IMTS booth in Chicago, including the KX300P Gear Center with ring loader automation.
Calculating Tooth Form Transmission Error
By: Markus Raabe & Dan Kondritz
Modifications to KISSsoft's gear design software has resulted in an incredibly versatile tool for eliminating the transmission errors responsible for unwanted...
Company Profile: Drake Manufacturing
From its earliest days this company has placed a premium on designing machines that are versatile, dependable, and backed by a commitment to service. The tradition continues.
Harnessing the Horsepower Thief
By: William P. Nebiolo
To achieve a reduction of parasitic friction in automotive gearbox and drive-train components, consider the benefits of the Isotropic Superfinish process.
Engineered Systems for Forging Operations
An inside look into Seco/Warwick’s structure and global operations will allow you to learn more about forging processes and techniques.
A History of Excellence: IMTS
Take a moment in advance of this year's show to look back over the history and evolution of this prestigious manufacturing showcase.
Company Profile: Pyromaitre Inc.
Already known for its creativity and ability to overcome challenges, this company is quickly building a global reputation for its heat-transfer technologies.
High Performance Gears for Heavy Duty Transmissons
By: Ulf Engström, Linnéa Fordén, Sven Bengtsson & Magnus Bergström
Surface densification and warm compaction lead to greater density in PM gears, resulting in higher strength and improved fatigue properties.
Engineered Heat Treatment for Stronger Aerospace...
By: A.M. Freborg, B.L. Ferguson, Z. Li, D.X. Schwam & B.J. Smith
An ongoing project sponsored by the U.S. Army and headed by Deformation Control Technology, Inc., is providing important insights into an innovative quenching process.
Advances in Single-Pass Bore Finishing
By: Robert Marvin
Knowledge of the proper production processes for your operation can lead to major per-piece cost savings, making you more competitive when quoting new projects.
Company Profile: KISSsoft AG
With an outstanding team of technicians, and a singular software design system, this company is poised to penetrate the global market.
Defeating Tooth Flank Deformation
By: John Amendola, Sr.
Torque can take the shine off of your careful design, resulting in unwanted distortion. Certain modifications can be made to avoid such an outcome.
Steeling Savings with P/M Materials
By: Suresh Shah, Jerry Falleur, Ulf Engström & David Milligan
Cr-Mo powder-metal steels can be a cost-effective replacement for traditional Ni-Mo P/M steels. Here's the lowdown on the strengths of this impressive material.
Proven Processes for Improving Parts
By: Don Ortmann
The Iosso-FE and ZN coating processes lend themselves to a wide variety of parts, with gears being chief among them, leading to long life and economic benefits.
Company Profile: Moore Gear & Manufacturing Co.,...
This company is a unique combination of old and new, proud of its long history while constantly updating its equipment in order to embrace evolving technologies.
Forging Foundations
By: The Forging Industry Association
The more you know about processes related to gear manufacturing, the more sound your decisions will be. The following is presented thanks to the Forging Industry...
The Methodology of Metallurgy
By: Wayne Reitz, Ph.D., PE,
As provided by a metallurgical consultant, an understanding of the makeup and characteristics of the materials you work with can improve your bottom line.
The Pressure's On for Decreased Distortion
By: Gerald D. Lindell
The goal is to do it well, and do it once, so it's both disheartening and expensive to discover a flawed product. That's why you should know about the benefits of...
Company Profile: Overton Gear and Tool Corporation
Bolstered by capital investments and its entry into the production of large-diameter, high-precision bevel gearing, this company has enjoyed explosive growth in recent years.
Holding the Line
By: David A. Stokely
Whatever your product line, there is a work holding device to fit your particular application. Here's a guided tour by a recognized authority.
A Revolution in Hobbing Technologies
By: Darryl Witte
Known for its commitment to innovative technologies, LMT-Fette, Inc., announces enhancements to its products, services, and physical footprint in the United States.
Calculating the Inverse of an Involute
In many variations on a central theme, the involute tooth form is used in a vast array of product designs. Read on for a discussion of two useful functions.
Company Profile: Broaching Machine Specialties
As both an OEM and a remanufacturer, BMS has acquired a vast knowledge of broaching machines and tooling over the past 60 years.
Cylindrical Gear Conversions: AGMA to ISO
By: Dr. Gonzalo Gonzalez Rey, R. José Garcia Martin & P. Frechilla Fernández
The following is an in-depth examination of the conversion of cylindrical gears in the AGMA system to ISO standards with the addendum modification coefficient.
Motion: Impossible--Without the Right Lube
By: Dennis Woodley
Water is everywhere in the manufacturing--and operating--environment, and minuscule amounts can foul gearbox action. Choosing the right lubricant can minimize downtime.
A New Trend in Broaching Technology
By: Ken Nemec
An increase from around 2,500 to 7,500 parts between tool sharpenings is just one of the improvements provided by an innovative new design for broaching machines.
Company Profile: Clifford-Jacobs Forging Co.
Just past the turn of the last century two men combined their intellectual and financial assets to form a company, and 87 years later the results are readily apparent.
The Case for a Common Standard
By: Dwight Smith
Every company creates its own environment, but when that hinders productivity, everybody loses. Read on for a convincing argument on embracing a common standard.
Hard Choices: Diamond or CBN?
By: Pavel Brazda Dpl. Ing.
A careful examination of the inherent properties of diamond and CBN will allow you to choose the best superabrasive for your particular grinding application.
Guarding Against Gearing Deviations
By: Dennis Gimpert
Learn about the new AGMA Gear Inspection Standard 2015-1-A01, with additions addressing profile and lead inspections including total, form, and slope deviations.
Company Profile: Allied Sinterings, Inc.
As an established expert in miniature powder-metal gears, this company has spent 46 years focusing on the prospect of "infinite smallness."
Case Study: Hard Finishing at Nixon Gear
By: Sam Haines
Well-known for its hard finishing capabilities, Nixon Gear--a member company of Gear Motions--outlines its evolution toward earning a reputation for excellence.
Pure Powder, Pure Power!
By: Lars Taflin
ASP steels--now produced by the newly developed DVALIN process--from Erasteel help users manufacture efficient, long-lasting, precision machine tools.
SPECIAL SERIES: Layout Guides
By: Russell Beach
This series is intended to provide design engineers working on right angle geared applications with the knowledge necessary to further their work in-house with minimal input from...
Company Profile: Mohawk Machinery, Inc.
For half a century this company has been buying and selling all manner of gear-manufacturing equipment, building strong and lasting relationships along the way.
Reverse Engineering the Right Way
By: Jim Marsch
It's an old machine, but it still works... until that crucial piece breaks down and the original drawings have been lost. Here's how to overcome that obstacle.
Coming Clean on Washing Technologies
By: Frank Pedeflous
As the gearing industry moves away from solvents, new technologies get parts cleaner, improving product quality and production efficiency.
Control Solutions for Maximized Manufacturing
By: Ralph G. Fernandez
An accessible user interface, along with a host of flexible features, makes ProCAM control software an asset to your operation.
Company Profile: Power Drive Components, Inc.
With new products constantly being introduced, new markets being explored, and new territories being added, this company is poised for significant growth.
Company Profile: Repair Parts, Inc.
A vast selection of reconditioned machines, and decades of gear-manufacturing experience, allows RPI to provide turnkey packages for start-up operations.
Company Profile: The Broach Masters, Inc.
Three brothers learned the business at their father's knee, and in starting their own company they developed the motto that "efficiency is everything."
A New Standard in Gear Inspection
By: Dennis Gimpert
AGMA's new 2015 gear inspection standard is quite different from its predecessor. Read on to learn about the changes, including tips on their easy implementation.
The Straight Track on Gear Racks
By: Bill Haag, Sr.
To learn about gear racks, Moore Gear & Manufacturing may well be one of the best sources. Here's their take on the current state of the gear-rack art.
Allaying Failure with Nitrogen Alloy Bearings
By: Andreas Kopf, Dipl.-Ing
Better wear reduction and corrosion resistance are just a few of the benefits of using miniature and small-size ball bearings made of new nitrogen alloy steels.