Monday, February 17, 2025

Filtration for oil and polymer quenchants

In this column, I will discuss the different types of filtration that are available for cleaning oil and polymer quenchants. Introduction As an oil is used,...

Metric gearing in robotic applications

In the realm of robotics, precision and efficiency are paramount. From intricate surgical procedures to the delicate movements of industrial arms, every component plays...

Q&A with Santosh Plakkat

What is peel grinding? Cylindrical grinding is broadly classified into “external” and “internal” grinding of cylindrical surfaces; there are many methods of external cylindrical grinding...

The meta-stable microstructure of martensite

In this column, we will discuss martensite and its formation. Heat treating steel involves heating the component into the austenite range. Once the part is...

Noncircular gears, though not common, can play critical role

With the new year begun, many people are making resolutions regarding their health. The desire to “get into shape” is a popular resolution. The...

Left, right, center: Gear orientation matters

For many months, there has been a debate regarding whether the United States would be better run by one of two political parties. Those...

Polymer quenchants – Sodium Polyacrylate (ACR)

In previous columns, I discussed three different types of polymer quenchants: PAG, PEOX, and PVP. In this column, I will discuss the use of...

Q&A with Veronica Becker

You were recently named the new executive director of ASM International. What are your responsibilities? In a nutshell, the responsibilities are to lead the organization...

Q&A with Neil Owen

What are some of the industries that Stresstech serves, and what compels businesses within those industries to seek you out? Stresstech, historically, has been successful...

Polymer quenchants – polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP)

Fourth in a series > Polymer quenchants, first introduced in the 1970s, have captured an increasingly large market share of quenchants at the expense of oil...

Q&A with Tom Zelickman

What does Tormach’s 1500MX CNC mill do, and what makes it so popular? The 1500MX is actually the latest in our line of mills. Tormach’s...

The importance of face width in gear design

Faces come in many shapes and sizes. You might have a round face or maybe an oval-shaped face. You could have a square face...

Polymer quenchants – polyethyl oxazoline (PEOX)

Third in a series » Polymer quenchants, first introduced in the 1970s, have captured an increasingly large market share of quenchants at the expense of...

How much torque can this gear handle? 

Someone once asked me if I was trying to reinvent the wheel. I don’t know where that phrase was coined, as the concept of...

Q&A with Edmund Boland

How did ANCA revolutionize CNC machining and what can that process do for gear manufacturing? ANCA was founded in 1974, and we’re celebrating 50 years...

Q&A with Kyle Thompson

What is your role is at Weiler Abrasives? I am the Americas Sector Manager for Industrial Production products. I’m involved in all product aspects for...

Polymer quenchants – polyalkylene glycol quenchants

Second in a series > Polymer quenchants, first introduced in the 1970s, have captured an increasingly large market share of quenchants at the expense of...

A primer on key gearing terms

Regardless of the style of gear that needs to be designed, there are specific criteria that need to be specified in order to manufacture...

Gear rack limitations

Gear racks are a popular gear style. They convert rotational motion into linear motion. Simply speaking, a gear rack is a section of a...

Polymer quenchants for steel heat treatment

Polymer quenchants, first introduced in the 1970s, have captured an increasingly large market share of quenchants at the expense of oil quenchants. In a...