Q&A with Evan Duncanson
What is gear skiving?
Gear skiving is a process for cutting slots on a gear, a challenging operation that requires high accuracy. Manufacturers need to...
Q&A with Tom Zelickman
Tormach recently launched the Chip Conveyor Kit accessory for its 1500MX CNC Mill. What is its function?
At its core, what this kit adds is...
Q&A with Steven Sumner
Why is nitriding gears and other parts so critical?
As we’re looking at manufacturing things, we need to make them so they last. Heat treating...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Q&A with Kenny Miller
Tell us about Kinematics.
For nearly three decades, Kinematics has delivered customized, robust solutions to customers with mission-critical applications. With a variety of motion-control solutions,...
Q&A with Frank Zerbicki
Avers Machine & Gear recently acquired Fox Tool & Manufacturing. What made this a good fit for both companies?
When the previous owner started looking...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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:...
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...
Q&A with Jason Chin
What makes highly loaded gearboxes such an integral part of gear manufacturing?
The long and short of it is that a highly loaded gearbox is...
Q&A with Sławomir Woźniak
You recently attended ThermProcess in Dusseldorf. What kind of reactions to your products did you get from the attendees?
It was quite a good event...
