Q&A with Mike Finn
Mazak recently gave a preview of a multi-tasking machine running the software. What type of machine was unveiled?
Well, concerning gear machining, it would be...
Q&A with Dr. Antoine Türich
What’s significant about Gleason’s new Hard Finishing Cell (HFC) with integrated gear inspection?
The Gleason HFC combines the latest threaded wheel grinding with revolutionary...
Addendum modification and undercut
When you walk onto the sales floor in any furniture store, you are greeted by a smiling, courteous, friendly sales associate. Their job is...
Nondestructive testing Part V: Eddy current testing
In the previous column, I discussed ultrasonic testing of materials. In this column, I will be discussing Eddy Current NDT methods.
History
Eddy current testing is...
Q&A with Robert Dolan
What you do at DMG MORI?
I am the sales manager for DMG MORI Capital Rental Program. I oversee the sales of the rental contracts...
Non-destructive testing Part IV: Ultrasonic testing
In my previous articles, I have discussed dye penetrant inspection and magnetic particle inspection. In this article, I will give a brief overview of...
Ensure supply chain continuity creates more value for customers
Encountering challenges throughout the production process for any type of gear is to be expected. The steps in the supply chain — from melting...
Does all learning happen in a classroom?
Learning takes many forms. Some methods are formal in their approach, such as elementary school and high school. Others, like mentoring, take a more...
How does shaft alignment and speed ratio affect my design?
The motto for the Olympics is “Citius, Altius, Fortius,” which translates to “Faster, Higher, Stronger.” The phrase is also the mantra for most modern...
Materials matter – and so does total cost of ownership
Gear designers have options when exploring cost reductions within a component, from using different material grades and leaner processing to incorporating less-proven offshore suppliers....
Q&A with Hannah Witopil
What do you do at Neugart and what’s a typical week like for you?
I’m a technical sales representative with Neugart USA, and, therefore, I’m...
The basics of magnetic particle inspection
Magnetic particle inspection is a technique that is commonly used for ferromagnetic alloys for detecting surface and subsurface discontinuities. This method is extensively used...
Q&A with Rich Piselli
Remind our readers of Piselli Enterprises’ role in the
gear-manufacturing industry.
We have over 30 years of experience buying and selling used gear equipment. I was...
Making gears takes more than good design
It’s a given that “materials matter” when it comes to gear design. But “materials” can be more than just the raw components. Our team...
Benefits of liquid penetrant inspection
Dye penetrant inspection is one of the most widely used non-destructive inspection techniques used. It is useful for a wide variety of product applications...
Heat treating carbon and alloy steels
When considering a material for a gear design, the most significant decision is the ease of machinability vs. the durability of the material. Most...
Q&A with KC Warren
What is Machine Tool Builders’ role in the gear industry?
For nearly 30 years, Machine Tool Builders Inc (MTB) has been a leading provider of...
Are your gears compliant?
The concept of clean living has been around for a long time, but it wasn’t until recently that it became the movement that it...
Q&A with Marc Strandquist
What did you see coming that helped you map out the future of Optimas Solutions Americas’ market?
There were a lot of unfinished projects, but...
Introduction to nondestructive testing
Nondestructive testing (NDT) is an interdisciplinary science that uses many different methods to evaluate the properties of metals, parts, or assemblies without causing damage...
