In the October 2005 installment of this column we talked about being prepared for natural disasters. Well, it’s that time […]
Recent advances in powder manufacturing and processing have made chromium an attractive element in P/M manufacturing. In addition to chromiumís […]
Well, spring has finally sprung. What kind of safety concerns will this spring bring to our workplaces? One that immediately […]
In past issues we’ve featured forging companies serving the gear-manufacturing industry in our profile and Q&A sections, and talking with […]
The study of metals (metallurgy) address material selection, failure analysis, heat treating, mechanical testing, non-destructive testing, metallography, and material characterization. […]
I have to admit it, I’m a Food Channel junkie. The reason I bring this up is that the other […]
In a recent survey conducted by Shell of U.S. industrial companies, 50 percent of respondents said that industrial gearboxes were […]
Can lubrication be a safety issue? Sure, because the right lubricant and the correct amount of lubrication in your machinery […]
This article is an open invitation to all gear designers and others who specify gear manufacturing tolerances, and those who […]
Do you consider overtime to be a safety issue? Actually, it is a safety concern, and one that is usually […]
In many of today’s applications for powder metallurgical steels, the requirements on the material increase consistently. Tool users are seeking […]
Well, here it is again, another new year. I hope that all of you had a very happy and safe […]
How often do we seriously contemplate safetyãboth in our workplace and in our homes as well? I suspect that the […]
The techniques for manufacturing gears and gear components do not differ dramatically from other industries. Precision cutting, grinding, polishing, and […]
American gear manufacturing companies are under increasing pressure to maximize productivity while reducing cost and obtaining consistent quality parts in […]
Reverse engineering — the deconstruction and analysis of an object for the purpose of constructing a copy or replacement of […]
Inlight of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, I can’t help but think of the business owners who lost all […]
In the June 2005 issue of Gear Solutions magazine we presented an article entitled “An Elementary Guide to Gear Inspection.” […]
Trochoid Spiral (TS) and Epitrochoidal Spiral (ETS) curves and special flash animations were developed by the author in 2004 and […]
Innovative engineering design, advanced materials, and top of the line components can yield significant improvements in gearbox efficiency, reliability, and […]