Grinding Internal Planetary Gears
Recently, various articles regarding planetary gear systems have been written and published in magazines such as Gear Solutions. In the […]
A Hard Turn Toward Efficiency
Since its broader introduction in the mid 1980s hard part turning has evolved considerably as a machining process. Developments of […]
Hard Fact of Hard Rack Milling
Rack gears used for rack and pinion assembly are often hardened to increase durability. In most cases a finish grinding […]
Better Broaching through Process Control
Is your broaching process capable and predictable? Many are not. This article will discuss why and how performance metric based […]
Protecting Gears in Wind Power Applications
In wind power stations, both fluid (lubricating oils) and consistent (lubricating greases) lubricants are used. The main task of the […]
Gearing Up for Land, Sea, and Air
As with many other industries, ongoing advancements in the precision gear industry are bringing about a paradigm shift in the […]
SKF Keeps Wind Turbines Spinning
The signing of a contract for more than 5,000 sets of SKF’s latest high capacity cylindrical roller bearings (HCCRB) for […]
Higher Contact Ratios for Quieter Gears
Low-noise behavior in standard industrial gear units is becoming an important selection criterion and a factor indicating gear quality to […]
Tooth-Bending Effects in Plastic Spur Gears
This paper describes the investigation of a steel-plastic gear transmission, using both numerical (FE) and analytical methods. The aim was […]
Predicting Hypoidcontact Conditions
Problems are often encountered in the design of automotive drive axles, since hypoid gear sets are very sensitive to the […]
The Next Frontier in Gear Testing
Having pioneered the science of polymer gearing, Kleiss Gears continues to focus on improving the state of the art. In […]
Powder Metal for Precision and Performance
While the powder metal process is becoming increasingly popular with gear designers because it is a cost-effective alternative to traditional […]
Gleason Aces the Mercedes Test
It seems that Mercedes-Benz design engineers never stop searching for ways to improve performance, passenger safety, and comfort. The recent […]
Epicyclic Gearing: A Handbook
Recent articles in Gear Solutions have discussed epicyclic gearing, but often in the context of experienced engineers. As more and […]
Lead or Helix? That is the Question
Here’s the scenario: the company is developing a new application for helical internal gears. The first trials are going well, […]
Cold Forming for Hot Results
Cold forming involute splines, serrations, oil grooves, snap-ring grooves, threads, and various other features using spline rolling machinery provides many […]
Induction Heating for Low-Cost Quality Gears
The gear market is looking for increased gear performance, reduction in gearbox package size, and longer gear life. Industry drivers […]
An Advanced Approach to Optimal Gear Design
The theory and practice of gear design is rich with examples of successful and sometimes outstanding combinations of various mathematical, […]
Relative Curvature of Worm & Wheel with Straight Line Generatrix
The contact on single enveloping worm gear drives is the line contact. The changing form of the worm across the […]
A Cool Approach to Optimized Bearing Performance
Bearings are a vital component in rotating industrial equipment, and they often represent a significant capital investment. To maintain that […]
