Workholding solutions and setup considerations
Even with advanced cutting tools, it may be challenging to produce machined parts with high accuracy and precision if there is no workholding method....
Investigating the scuffing load carrying capacity of hypoid gear oils
Highly loaded hypoid gears, which are preferably used in vehicle axle drives, exhibit an unfavorable combination of high sliding velocities and high contact stresses...
Estimation of drag finishing abrasive effect for cutting-edge preparation in broaching tool
In recent years, cutting-edge preparation became a topic of high interest in the manufacturing industry because of the important role it plays in the...
Calculating mounting distance tolerances
The mounting distance in intersected-axes gearing and in crossed-axes gearing will be explored in this article. It is shown the plane of action in...
Investigation of the effect of application of non-conventional root profiles for reduction of bending...
The substitution of the conventional trochoid root profile in spur and helical gears by non-conventional root profiles, based on elliptical or Bèzier curves, to...
Case study: Measuring precision parts with CMM
Exact Metrology: A Division of In-Place Machining Company and a comprehensive 3D metrology service provider and hardware sales company, recently used its coordinate measuring...
Optimizing forging machine productivity, longevity
In the multi-faceted gear industry, it is important to shine a spotlight on a key element of gear production: forging and the essential process...
Particle-based Phyllosilicate-Additive for efficiency improvement and surface protection
Croda Int Plc is a developer and manufacturer of an innovative phyllosilicate-based surface treatment additive technology for gears and bearings. The particles with a...
Solid coatings: Not just for space vehicles anymore
Solid lubrication and wear reduction coatings were once the purview of NASA and companies in the aerospace industry. Now, they are showing up in...
NVH analysis of an axle drive with bevel gearset
In this article, a methodology to analyze the NVH performance of an E-axle with bevel gears is addressed. The geometry of bevel gears, together...
Bevel gear strength rating: The appropriate combination of FEM with rating standards
Strength rating of bevel gears according to standards such as AGMA, ISO, etc. is executed based on virtual cylindrical gears, only modified by a...
Could switching from machining to grinding improve the manufacturing process?
While recent advancements in machining centers have allowed for increased capability around high-volume operations, there are several factors that still necessitate the need for...
Addressing traditional problems and challenges with AM software
When focused on AM software per se, from the outset it is important to understand that it can mean different things to different organizations...
Stream finishing: The green alternative to chemically accelerated processes
There are numerous methods and processes available for post processing industrially manufactured metal components, with various advantages and drawbacks depending on the size, geometry,...
Making quiet internal gears
The use of planetary gear types is increasing because they can be smaller, lighter, and offer a high-reduction ratio. In generally, a reduction of...
Finding the purpose for the operating base pitch in a gear pair
This article deals with gears. The consideration is mainly focused on a fundamental design parameter — the base pitch. In addition to commonly used...
Top benefits of integrated robotic machine vision
In today’s highly flexible manufacturing industry, automation is the key to success. The smarter the robot, the better. One great way to add intelligence...
Intelligent generating grinding quality assurance for e-transmission gears
All-electric vehicle drives usually make do with two-stage, non-shiftable transmissions. One would have thought that this would greatly simplify production. After all, this type...
4D Quench: Taking aerospace to new heights
When providing heat treatment for aerospace gears and bearing components, manufacturers are traditionally left with three choices for thermal processing: continuous flow atmospheric furnaces...
Industry 5.0: Revolution or revision
Currently, the industrial society exists within the fourth industrial revolution, known as Industry 4.0. This period is defined by the use of Cyber-Physical Systems...
