December 2005
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.
Coming Clean on Washing Technologies
As the gearing industry moves away from solvents, new technologies get parts cleaner, improving product quality and production efficiency.
Control Solutions for Maximized Manufacturing
An accessible user interface, along with a host of flexible features, makes ProCAM control software an asset to your operation.
The Geometry of Full-Form Grinding
Although other methods exist, advancing a carefully formed wheel along a helical path when grinding helical gear teeth is both an accurate and flexible process.
Reverse Engineering the Right Way
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.
November 2005
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.
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.
October 2005
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.”
The Straight Track on Gear Racks
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
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.
Gearing Up for Improved Performance
An advanced gearbox prototype and a niche-manufacturing success story underscore the advantages of taking the high-quality approach.
The Good Life for Reconditioned Thread Grinders
Wipe the grime off of that “old metal” sitting on your shop floor for a glimpse of the treasure that may lie beneath–thanks to a machine makeover by Drake Manufacturing.
An Animated Approach to Plotting Profiles
Animated simulations of trochoid spiral and epitrochoidal spiral curves are an elegant and useful means of displaying geometrical properties.
A New Standard in Gear Inspection
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.
September 2005
Transmecanica, S.A.
Over the past 32 years this company has established a solid reputation, which is now enhanced by its new U.S. branch office—TSA America, LLC.
Motor City Magic
The results of a half-billion dollar renovation project will be readily apparent to those attending GEAR EXPO in Detroit next month. Read on to get a sense of what’s in store.
The Fundamentals of Honing Filtration
Clean fluids lead to longer tool and equipment life. Learning about filter media and methods will help to bolster your bottom line.
No Tools? No Problem.
Its involvement in major hobbing, shaping, and shaving operations
Case Study: KAPP Technologies
New orders meant that fulton precision need a better machine, and it chose the niles ZE 400 for its quality, versatility, and speed in producing parts. Here are the details…
August 2005
Ka-Wood Gear & Machine Co.
From tractors to airplanes, Ka-Wood has the flexibility–and the capabilities–to get the job done.
Forging Ahead for Gear Applications
With the quality and cost savings provided by forged gears, designers should consider the process, no matter the volume or application of the part being produced.
Making a Case for PVD Recoating Systems
The following is a case study conducted and prepared by Muncie Power Products, Inc., and Ionbond LLC explaining how recoating can benefit your production process.
July 2005
Circle Gear & Machine Company, Inc.
Experience, innovation, and a wide range of gear-related services are the calling cards of this company’s success.
New Powder Applications
High-performance alloys, precisely controlled processes, and state of the art engineering methods have led to significant growth in the P/M industry.
Special Section: Keyseating
In the market for keyseating equipment? With many years of experience—and new innovations available—these are the companies to call.
The Sensitive Side of Computer-Aided Design
Based on design intent, context-sensitive CAD assistance utilizes in-process parameters that lead to better results–no matter the type of gear being produced.
June 2005
CST-Cinti
Whether you’re in Dallas or Dublin, there’s a source in Cincinnati that can provide you with excellent gears, and the expertise to back them up.
An Elementary Guide to Gear Inspection
In addition to checking part size and quality, gear inspection provides insights into the manufacturing process itself, insuring that your own procedures are properly controlled.
The Attributes of Loaded Gear Tooth Modeling: Part Two
An in-depth understanding of bevel and hypoid gear tooth load sharing, load carrying, and motion transmission will lead to better gear design.
Softhoning for Hard-Turned Steel Gears
The following case study makes clear the benefits to be gained from incorporating softhoning into your gear finishing process.
May 2005
Moore-Addison
A musician by training, and at heart, the president of this company is equally drawn to the beauty and precision of a well-made plastic part.
Rapid Stress Relief and Tempering
New equipment designs for stress relief and tempering processes can help you lower costs and achieve greater productivity.
The Attributes of Loaded Gear Tooth Modeling: Part One
An in-depth understanding of bevel and hypoid gear tooth load sharing, load carrying, and motion transmission will lead to better gear design.
Successful Plastic Gear Conversions
Are you thinking of converting, but still sitting on the fence between metal and plastic gearing? The following article may prove to be the tipping point toward plastics.
April 2005
Process Equipment Co.
From automation systems, to high-speed pulse welding, to fabricating and gear metrology, Process Equipment helps its customers surpass their manufacturing goals.
Safety Tips for Handling Industrial Lubricants
Straight from ExxonMobil, words of wisdom regarding how to keep your employees safe while handling lubricants in industrial applications.
The Brilliance of Broaching
To learn about broaching, who better to turn to than The Broach Masters? Read on to revisit the important attributes of this well-known process.
It’s All on the Surface
New materials and technologies are changing the process of surface finishing, leading to improved performance, less gear noise, and enhanced part life.
March 2005
The Gear Works
With a reputation built on 60 years of success stories, The Gear Works continues to grow with the introduction of its well-equipped new Gearbox Repair and Test Facility.
A New Tool Steel for Hot Forming Gears
The need for a high hardness, wear resistant die steel for hot forming has gone largely unanswered–until now, with the advent of CPM 1V.
Profile Relief and Noise Excitation in Helical Gears
The microgeometry of mated teeth is at the core of excess noise in helical gears. Here are the latest findings from The Ohio State University’s Gear Dynamics and Gear Noise Research Laboratory.
The Whirling Process for Internal Threads
With the advent of “internal whirling,” Leistritz has introduced an innovative new way to machine internal threads, thereby increasing efficiency, productivity, and quality.
February 2005
Canada Broach
Celebrating its 10th year, Canada Broach has grown from a one-man operation with a single grinder to one with 45 machines and 9,000 square feet of manufacturing space.
TWIN Blade – A Cut Above the Rest
In the search for optimizing cutting performance, not only do improvements in the surface coating have to be considered, but also the use of the existing cutting edges.
The Spin on Precision Spindle Technologies
Greater demands have spurred research and development activities in the area of spindle technology, providing gear manufacturers with new choices.
Getting a Grip on Diaphragm Chucks
Consistency, efficiency, accuracy: all words that apply to the diaphragm chuck, as well as the benefits you will realize should you introduce them into your manufacturing process.
January 2005
Gear Manufactuing, Inc.
A classic entrepreneurial success story, GMI has experienced substantial growth nearly every year it’s been in business, and it’s just broken another record in 2004.
Grinding Guidelines for Superior Surfaces
Take a quick course on the process and materials used in gear grinding and learn how they can impart important properties to your products.
Inside Splines
Any device that transfers rotary motion from one point to another probably relies on a spline, so it’s a good bet that we use them on a near-daily basis. Read on to learn more…
Deburring, Defined
The DEBURRING process allows parts to perform as they were designed to, eliminating unwanted elements that hinder their productivity.