Deburring, Defined
Gear deburring is a process that has changed substantially over the past 10 years. There have been advancements in the […]
Grinding Guidelines for Superior Surfaces
During the past year the gear industry has seen growth in hard machining, a trend which is expected to continue […]
Inside Splines
What is a spline? According to the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language (fourth edition, 2000), a spline is […]
A Crowning Achievement for Automotive Applications
This paper is dedicated to engineers who work in the field of machining precise gears for the needs of the […]
A “Super Tool” for Superior Gear Blanks
It stays cool, it doesn’t produce problematic chips, it cuts with ease … it’s the Super Tool! Well, not really. […]
An Optimized Approach to Straight Bevel Gear Design
The optimal — or “rational” — design of gears can be a challenge due to the high number of variables, […]
Back to the Broaching Future
Although it’s not one of the most common machining operations, broaching has been around the metal working industry for well […]
The New Face of a Fine Fellows
Bourn & Koch, Inc., has been on a growth path for the past number of years. The growth has been […]
Expert Advice on Expanding Mandrels
Brace yourself, because your workday is about to undergo a significant change. As hard as it may be to believe, […]
Superior Grinding: Design by Drake
Sometimes a new machine is just destined to happen. Markets evolve, new technologies emerge, and an experienced machine tool builder […]
KAPP’s Combined Process for Automotive Applications
The KAPP Group has recently introduced a combined process for the hard finishing of transmission gears for the automotive industry […]
Precision and Automation Reign at Reishauer
The last two decades have brought about an evolution in automotive gear manufacturing. It was apparent 10 years ago that […]
Moving Measuring to the Machine
Take a peek into the machining cells at progressive large-volume gear manufacturers these days and you’ll likely see more measuring […]
As the Worm Turns… Toward Rolling
Cylindrical die worm rolling is a proven high-speed process which can produce precise worms with excellent surface finish and high […]
A New Design for Dry Hobbing Gears
In recent years, environmental safety requirements have been raised around the world, and many companies are seeking to acquire ISO14000 […]
Direct Digital Simulation Modeling
Direct Digital Simulation (DDS) is a universal method for computer modeling of gear design manufacturing and analyses. Unlike the commonly […]
Bladerunner 3F
In the past five years, dry-cutting technology has steadily moved to dominate production of automotive hypoid gearsets in the United […]
The Fundamentals of Face Driving
Ever-increasing demands on manufacturers to improve productivity and quality have led to the need for faster and more accurate machine […]
Methods of Hob Maintenance
Deciding on the benefits of in-house hob sharpening depends on a number of factors that gear manufacturers are faced with […]
Gear Opinions: Marriage, Love and War
Just as it is with most things in life–including marriage and military operations–both clear communications and the collection of the […]
