Induction Hardening for Wind Turbine Bearing Rings
It seems nothing — not even a worldwide financial crisis — can stop the rise of wind energy. The 2008-12 global recession did slow...
CASE STUDY: Cold Forming Technology, Inc., and West Michigan Spline, Inc.
Introduction
John Donnelly, president of Cold Forming Technology, Inc., and Gary Hill, president and owner of West Michigan Spline, Inc., are known around the Rochester-...
INSPECTION & METROLOGY: A Different Way to Look at Profile and Helix Inspection Results
Introduction
Elemental inspection of gears is commonly carried out with computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines. While these range from special purpose gear measuring machines with...
INSPECTION & METROLOGY: The Benefits of Using Tapered-Tooth Master Plugs (TMPs) with Spline...
Eliminating unnecessary expenses is a very important factor in running a successful business. At first glance, it might seem unnecessary to purchase a gage...
TOOLING & WORKHOLDING: Large and Small Gear Processing Reaps Benefits from Modern Workholding Synergies
Gears — both large and small — have similar issues when it comes to manufacturing. Whether that means high volume and low mix or...
TOOLING & WORKHOLDING: Making the Most of G90’s Advantages
In his article, “Uncover Hidden Potentials in Hobbing,” which appeared in the June 2014 issue of Gear Solutions, Dr. Friedrich Momper explained how G90...
The Impact of Surface Condition and Lubricant on Gear Tooth Friction
The most exhaustive experimental study quantifying gear tooth friction is by Yoshizaki , in which spur gears with various geometries were operated in a...
Flexible Automation Technology Enables Lean Production Processes at BJ-Gear
When asked how they envision a robot, most people either think of huge, unwieldy robots working in fenced off areas in large factories. Or,...
Application of a Unique Anti-Wear Technology — Ion-Sulfurized Lubricating Gradient Material
History Of Ion-Sulfurized Lubricating Gradient Material (LGM) Technology
In modern industry, large fraction of machinery components, including gears, splines, and bearings, continually fall out of...
GrindTalk: MIRA ICE – Cooler Grinding for Large Gears
Introduction
PeripGear tooth profile grinding has traditionally been thought of as a slow process. Initially developed as a discontinuous generating process, a coarse pitch workpiece...
Molecular Decomposition Process = Electrochemical Assisted Precision Form Grinding
Introduction
Molecular decomposition process is an electrochemical grinding process that has been refined to enable:
• The removal of increased amount of material while maintaining workpiece...
Forging: 101
Introduction
PeripWhen buyers must select a process and supplier for the production of a critical metal component, they face an enormous array of possible alternatives....
Slim Profile Peripheral Cutting Tool Using Stick Blades
Introduction
Peripheral cutter heads are used for the machining of cylindrical and bevel gears as well as for general milling operations on universal mills or...
If Necessity is the Mother of Invention, Customer Need is the Impetus for Design...
Good quotations can sum up the jewels of life’s wisdom. They often come from people with significant and prolific accomplishments that impact our collective...
Influence of Central Members Radial Support Stiffness on Load Sharing Characteristics of Compound Planetary...
Abstract
In this study, a non-linear dynamics model of Ravigneaux compound planetary gearsets which adopts the intermediate floating component is set up based on concentration...
The Efficiency of a Simple Spur Gearbox — Thermally Coupled Lubrication Model
Introduction
The efficiency of drivetrain components is quickly becoming a significant research area pushed by the intensifying quest for improved fuel economy in automotive vehicles....
Machine Involute Splines and Serrations with Rotary Broach Tools
Of the many ways to machine a form suitable for a gear, rotary broaching is not often the first considered. Precision grinding, broaching, EDM,...
Involute Spiral Face Couplings and Gears: Design Approach and Manufacturing Technique
Introduction
Face gears typically have a straight or skewed tooth line and varying tooth profile in normal cross section at different radii from major to...
What do ZOLLER and a simple gear have in common? Both are proven in...
Introduction
Gears have existed for over 2000 years and are an indispensable part of today's technology. Whether in the car, in a pinwheel, or a...
The Convergence of Gear Metrology and 3-D Measuring Technology: The Slow Evolution
Ever since the first CNC generative gear measuring systems for parallel axis gears were introduced to the marketplace in the late 1970s, efforts have...
