Q&A with Tuan Ton
As gearboxes continue to get smaller, the challenge is to keep them from getting weaker. What is Regal Rexnord doing to ensure small gearboxes...
Determining the minimum cooling rate required for quenchants
In this column, I will illustrate a method to determine if a cooling rate from a cooling curve is adequate to achieve required properties.
Introduction
When...
Q&A with Friedrich Wölfel
What is e-mobility, and how is KAPP NILES working to establish itself as a pioneer in this growing field?
E-mobility refers to the use of...
Calculating quench tank size for continuous furnaces
When measuring the temperature rise of an unheated quench tank, the equation used to determine the size of a quench tank is:
Where Mm is...
‘I created a CAD drawing of my gear. Now build it.’
In the movie “Field of Dreams,” the character Ray Kinsella is told, “if you built it, he will come.” In engineering, there is a...
Gearing in an AI world
What is intelligence, anyway? It is the ability to acquire knowledge and skills and then apply the knowledge and skills to solve complex problems,...
Sizing tanks for batch immersion quenching
In this column, I will demonstrate how to calculate the size of a quench tank used for batch immersion quenching.
Introduction
The size of a batch...
Q&A with Rajendra Singh
What is the instructional team’s background in gear manufacturing and design?
Currently, the instructional team at Ohio State comprises of myself and Professors Ahmet Kahraman,...
Evolution of terminology related to tooth distress
Inspection of gears operating in the field requires the proper use of terms describing tooth distress. Written reports by field engineers on occasion have...
Determining equivalent concentration for polymer quenchants
In this column, I will discuss a method to determine equivalent concentration when selecting alternative quenchants using the Segerberg Hardening Power (HP) for polymer...
A deeper dive into perils of white papers, pseudo-technical articles
In our last Materials Matter column, I covered some of the risks associated with giving too much trust to gear surface finishing white papers...
Heat-resistant alloys used in heat treating
In this column, I will discuss the different types of heat-resistant alloys used in heat treating.
Introduction
Heat-resistant alloys are crucial to heat-treating operations. They are...
Q&A with Chelleigh Cuddy
Atlanta Gear Works recently expanded its support staff by hiring its first human resources specialist, a new position created to meet its expanding HR...
What is a worm gear?
What is a worm gear? A worm gear is a type of cylindrical gear on which the teeth are helicoid — it has teeth...
What is a spiral bevel gear?
What is a spiral bevel gear? A spiral bevel gear is a type of conically shaped gear that has octoidal teeth. The gear teeth...
Beware marketing pieces masquerading as technical content
In the world of digital publishing, there is a great deal of content that is put out into the public domain every day. The...
Q&A with Dwight Smith and Ken Kernen
Nidec recently acquired Federal Broach & Machine Company. When did this happen, and what does it add to what Nidec can offer its customers?
Kernen:...
Base oil groups for coolants, quenchants explained
In this column, I will discuss the different groups of oil used in coolants, quenchants, and other oil-based products.
Introduction
Many products that are used in...
Q&A with Dijam Panigrahi
What is GridRaster’s role in the manufacturing world?
GridRaster Inc. is a leading provider of cloud-based XR and 3D AI solutions that enable captivating, high-quality...
Q&A with Chris Wellman and Ivan Torres
Avers Machine recently partnered with Helios Gear Products to install a new, automation-equipped Hera 90 CNC gear hobber. Avers’ Chris Wellman and Ivan Torres...
