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 […]
INSPECTION & METROLOGY: Investing in Yourself
Everyone should make an effort to improve themselves. One of the best ways this can be done is through education. […]
INSPECTION & METROLOGY: The Payoff from Deploying Smart Gear Inspection Systems
A quality-control plan for parallel-axis gear manufacturing requires significant investment in analytical and functional inspection equipment, labor, and production cost. […]
Adopting Vision Systems: Technology Geared Toward Cost Savings and Boosting Quality
First-tier gear manufacturers are now embracing machine vision technology to streamline production lines, which, of course, ultimately leads to significant […]
Non-Contact Gear Defect Detection Is Now Possible
In 2012, Slone Gear International Inc. and Mound Laser Inc. began experimenting with combining laser technology with gear manufacturing and […]
INSPECTION & METROLOGY: Case Study: Forest City Gear and Keyence Corporation
Quality inspector, Amy Sovina, is one of the operators at Forest City Gear who has been using an optical comparator […]
INSPECTION & METROLOGY: The State of Measurement Technology
What are the trends you have seen in measurement technology in recent years? Due to an increasing national demand and […]
INSPECTION & METROLOGY: Today’s Technology for Gear Metrology
Regardless of size or application, all gears depend on some degree of precision to prevent avoidable wear, power loss, and […]
Actual Tooth Contact Analysis of Straight Bevel Gears
Straight bevel gears are the simplest type of bevel gears that transfer power between intersecting axes [1]. They are widely […]
Effective Methods for Checking Grinding Quality
Grinding is often the last process in the manufacture of high-quality, high-load-bearing gearbox components. High-load-bearing gears are hardened for greater […]
Inspection and Measuring on Threaded Tools
Increasing product varieties, shortening of production cycles, and a growing demand on quality are just a few of today’s many […]
INSPECTION & METROLOGY: A Different Way to Look at Profile and Helix Inspection Results
Introduction Elemental inspection of gears is commonly carried out with computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines. While these range from special […]
INSPECTION & METROLOGY: The Benefits of Using Tapered-Tooth Master Plugs (TMPs) with Spline Gauges
Eliminating unnecessary expenses is a very important factor in running a successful business. At first glance, it might seem unnecessary […]
What do ZOLLER and a simple gear have in common? Both are proven in use and high efficiency.
Introduction Gears have existed for over 2000 years and are an indispensable part of today’s technology. Whether in the car, […]
The Convergence of Gear Metrology and 3-D Measuring Technology: The Slow Evolution
Ever since the first CNC generative gear measuring systems for parallel axis gears were introduced to the marketplace in the […]
