Nonlinear dynamic characteristic analysis of a coated gear transmission system
Coatings can significantly improve the load-carrying performance of a gear surface, but how they affect the vibration characteristic of the […]
Why selective plating stops gears from grinding to a halt
When problems occur with gears, maintenance engineers know how much of a headache they can be to fix. During the […]
Online exclusive: How many mils is your coating?
Instantaneous handheld coating thickness gauges that can be operated by virtually any technician deliver lab-quality readings even on curved and […]
Extending gear life in demanding applications
Although gears and other precision components are generally made of hardened steel or metal alloys, those used in high load […]
Tribological Coating Wear and Durability Performance Guideline for Gear Applications
For decades, the performance of tribological coatings has been studied with the goal of developing practical surface treatments to enhance […]
Influence of Surface Finishing on the Load Capacity of Coated and Uncoated Spur Gears
In order to increase the power density of tribologically stressed drivetrain components, different approaches are being pursued in material and […]
The Impact of Surface Condition and Lubricant on Gear Tooth Friction
The most exhaustive experimental study quantifying gear tooth friction is by Yoshizaki [1], in which spur gears with various geometries […]
A Study on Contact Fatigue Performance of Nitrided and TiN Coated Gears
The developing trend of gears focusing on high-speed, heavy-duty, lightweight, and small sizes makes hardness promotion of gear face through […]
AlCrN-Based Hard Coatings on Modern Carbide Tools
According to a general rule of thumb, a significant reduction of costs in mechanical machining can only be achieved by […]
A Grinding Solution
A company approached Ontario Drive & Gear (ODG) concerning a problem they were experiencing with a gear set used in […]
The Case for Cold Rolling
Powdered metal, extruded, hobbed, rack rolled, or cold roll formed… which manufacturing method produces the best gears and splines? That […]
Carbon Coatings for Transmission Components
The use of carbon-based coatings has steadily increased over the last decade. It all started with high-tech applications in high-end […]