Single-Source Solutions
The quality requirements of the automotive industry for gears and transmissions are rising steadily. Compact designs and the trend toward […]
Gear Tooth Fillet Profile Optimization
Historically, gear geometry improvement efforts were concentrated on the working involute flanks. They are nominally well described and classified by […]
Case Study: Allison Transmission Test Drives Gleason Genesis
Somewhere in Europe a driver is enjoying his new Renault refrigerated truck, and the particularly quiet, smooth–shifting automatic transmission running […]
Face-off: Face Hobbing vs. Face Milling
Less than 10 years ago the selection of machinery was a system decision; presently continuous indexing (face hobbing) and single […]
A Novel Hob Design for Precision Involute Gears Part II
Abstract This paper is aimed at the development of a novel design of precision gear hob for the machining of […]
A Novel Hob Design for Precision Involute Gears Part I
Abstract This paper is aimed at the development of a novel design of precision gear hob for the machining of […]
Evolution through Innovation
Its name has multiple meanings, having to do with such tenets as self sufficiency and entrepreneurial will. Founded by Kohki […]
A Revolution in Hobbing Technologies
In a market that has not seen any truly revolutionary changes in decades, LMT-Fette is pushing the long overdue evolution […]
A New Design for Dry Hobbing Gears
In recent years, environmental safety requirements have been raised around the world, and many companies are seeking to acquire ISO14000 […]
The Fundamentals of Face Driving
Ever-increasing demands on manufacturers to improve productivity and quality have led to the need for faster and more accurate machine […]
Methods of Hob Maintenance
Deciding on the benefits of in-house hob sharpening depends on a number of factors that gear manufacturers are faced with […]
Nachi’s Dry-Cutting Philosophy
As with all manufacturing processes, the focus remains on piece cost and workpiece quality. Piece cost is primarily composed of […]
