Design of a double spiral bevel gearset
It is known that bevel gears are used to transmit rotary motion and torque between intersected axes in case there […]
Technical diagnostics of a gear hobbing technological system on diagnostic signs of deviations of the tooth profile of gears
The article reveals the main provisions of technical diagnostics of a gear hobbing machine system with CNC on the diagnostic […]
Inspection & Metrology: Laser interferometry – An enabling technology for optimized automated manufacturing
Technological advances over recent years have elevated metrology from being a “necessary evil” in manufacturing scenarios to enabling technologies, allowing […]
Inspection & Metrology: ‘We must never stand still’
Small series and prototype production at ZF Friedrichshafen AG create new challenges for quality control time and again: measurement programs […]
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 […]
Two-Probe Pitch Inspection Method For Large Gears
A gear’s pitch (a k a index or spacing) accuracy is one of the most fundamental gear characteristics affecting its […]
Effects of Asymmetric Cutter Tip Radii on Gear Tooth Root Bending Stress
By Dr. Abdullah Akpolat, Dr. Nihat Yildirim, Burak Sahin, Omer Yildirim, Bulent Karatas, and Fatih Erdogan Tooth root fillet is the […]
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 […]
A Laser Focus on Leading-Edge Metrology
In the world of gear inspection, there are many factors to consider in understanding the needs of designers, manufacturers, and […]
Can Shop Floor Measurement Actually Replace Gauges?
Quality assurance on the shop floor is an integral part of the production chain today. It involves comparing production results […]
