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 […]
High-end coating can increase gear-cutting productivity
The machining industry’s demand for increased productivity and reduced costs continues to drive developments that focus on innovative, state-of-the-art tools […]
Taking deburring to the next level
Once a gear is created, deburring becomes a necessary step to ensure a gear’s accuracy. Traditionally, deburring has been done […]
Lean Heat Treatment for Distortion Control
Controlling distortion is of key importance during the case hardening process for the production of gear components. By effective control […]
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 […]
Chamfer Hobbing, Perfect Timing
New gearbox developments, particularly for eDrives, are creating a whole new set of gear design and manufacturing criteria. Compact gearbox […]
Choosing a Resharpening Resource
On a per-unit basis, the overall cost of cutting tools in a gear cutting process boils down to only a […]
Induction Gear Hardening: Part 2
This is the second installment of a two-part article on induction hardening of gears and gear-like components. Part 1 was […]
Closed Loop Machining of Cylindrical Gears
Leonhard Euler’s 1760 invention of making cylindrical gears with an involute profile was the beginning of a success story. As […]
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 […]
Advanced Thermal Processing for Enhanced Gear Tribology
Abstract Vast empirical knowledge accumulated over centuries, in conjunction with recent advances in the areas of material science, tribology, and […]
