Surface Hardening: Hard Turning or Grinding?
Hard turning and grinding are competing finishing processes for the manufacture of precision mechanical components such as bearings, gears, cams, […]
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 […]
Turbo – Abrasive Machining for Edge and Surface Finishing
Turbo-Abrasive Machining [TAM] is a mechanical deburring and finishing method originally developed to automate edge finishing procedures on complex rotationally […]
Gaining the Edge in CBN Tool Performance
Users of “superhard” materials such as CBN (cubic boron nitride) in cutting tools commonly believe that chamfering — also known […]
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 […]
New Links in the Production Chain
The form grinding process has dramatically increased the efficiency of gear grinding machines, and consequently the productivity of gear shops. […]
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 […]
The Art and Science of Broaching
Broaching is one of the most productive and precise metal-cutting operations performed today. It’s also one of the most misunderstood. […]
CASE STUDY: Advent Tool & Manufacturing Inc.
Well known for its specialization in indexable and solid carbide thread and form milling tools, Advent Tool and Manufacturing has […]
New Technologies in Analytical CNC Gear Inspection
The value of analytical gear measurement grows as advances in technology allow gears to be measured in ways that help […]
Gear Inspection: Troubleshooting Tips
In the June 2005 issue of Gear Solutions we presented an article titled “An Elementary Guide to Gear Inspection,” which […]
Acoustic Properties of Industrial Machinery: Part II
In the early 1970s the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) generated more awareness, concern, and a need to control […]
Acoustic Properties of Industrial Machinery: Part I
In the early 1970s the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) generated more awareness, concern, and a need to control […]
The Methadology of Modified Crowning
Is there anything that can still be considered new in bevel gear tooth theory? Most experts in the transmission layout […]
The ABCs of CBN Grinding
As with all work, there’s a right tool for every job. In manufacturing, successful machining depends on sharp, well-maintained cutting […]
Grinding Gears for Automotive Excellence
Designing and manufacturing custom gearboxes for the automotive industry requires the careful combination of opposing criteria if the manufacturer is […]
Evolution through Innovation
Its name has multiple meanings, having to do with such tenets as self sufficiency and entrepreneurial will. Founded by Kohki […]
Advances in Single-Pass Bore Finishing
The single-pass bore finishing process was originally developed to improve the bore quality of cast iron components, such as hydraulic […]
Special Report: A Firsthand Look at Buying Rebuilt
A company was bidding on a project and soon realized it couldn’t win if it had to buy new equipment […]
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 […]
