Investigations on the Efficiency of Worm Gear Drives
Due to a wide range of properties, worm gears are an indispensable element on the current transmission market. Next to […]
An Update on Broaching Technology
The world of broaching has certainly changed since the 1850s when it emerged as a viable production metalworking process. Advancements […]
Changing the Game with an Innovative Machine Concept: Dry Hard-Gear Finishing
Despite the many high-speed, high-torque direct-drive technologies developed over the past years, the overall efficiency of gearboxes is still state-of-the-art. […]
Customer Success Stories
Technology Transformation at Croix Gear & Machining Croix Gear & Machining leverages Gleason’s total solutions package to exceed customer expectations […]
Meeting More Demanding Requirements for Removing Burrs: Optimizing Deburring Processes with Innovative Solutions
Whether parts are manufactured by means of machining, metal forming, or master forming, deburring usually doesn’t fall into one of […]
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 […]
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., […]
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. […]
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 […]
Why Use a Wire EDM Worm Wheel in a Plastic Injection Molded Application
Crossed-axis helical gears (non-enveloping) is a method of transferring motion when using non-parallel axis shafts. These shafts are typically at […]
An Approach to Find Optimal Topological Modification to Duplicate Tooth Flank Form of the Existing Gear
Recently, the cutting of bevel gears on universal five-axis milling machines has been widely accepted as a promising solution to […]
UNIMILL: Prototype and Small Batch Bevel Gear Manufacturing
Manufacturing of spiral bevel and hypoid gears can be conducted in several ways. The following methods are commonly known: • […]
A New Innovation in Spline Rolling Rack Tooling
The spline rolling process was invented by the Michigan Tool Company in 1954. The tools used for the process, commonly […]
Uncover Hidden Potentials in Hobbing
Companies in today’s competitive environment are always looking for opportunities to improve their manufacturing productivity. Turning, milling, and drilling operations […]
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Case Study by Doc Ardrey
Allied Specialty Precision Gains Competitive Edge by Looking Past the Obvious Look beyond the obvious, and you may well find […]
A Unique Turning Application for Gear Manufacturers
From traditional hobbing machines to modern indexable carbide inserts, much has changed in gear technology over the years. As innovative […]
The Dynamic Art of Gear Broaching
Conventional Broaching: Be a Broaching “1%-Er” By Matt Egrin, President of Broaching Machine Specialties After giving a 15-minute plant tour of […]
Advances in Abrasive Technology for Grinding Gears from Solid
Past reviews of the status of grinding for the gear industry have inevitably focused on the process as one of […]
Economics of Machining Bevel Gears on Multi Tasking Machines
Bevel gears have been made for over 50 years. There have been several incremental improvements to the initial methods, but […]
Squeezing Productivity Out of Gear Milling Operations
Gashing in gear milling applications is basically a slotting operation. Whether it is a gear tool such as a CoroMill® […]
