Static and Fatigue Calculations of Wind Turbine Gearboxes: Part II
Wind turbine manufacturers have a vital interest in carrying out gearbox calculations on their own, and for multiple reasons: • […]
Forged Gears for Structual Integrity and Product Reliablity
For a primer on the differences between cast and forged gears, who better to turn to than the Forging Industry […]
Next Generation Gear Grinding
What do the gears that end up in trains, wind generators, speed reducers, marine transmissions, off-road equipment, and printing presses […]
Static and Fatigue Calculations of Wind Turbine Gearboxes: Part I
1 Abstract Wind turbine manufacturers have a vital interest in carrying out gearbox calculations on their own, and for multiple […]
Supplier Relationships Speed Gearbox Delivery
At Stober Drives, customer orders are filled in the fast lane. The company turns around more than 93 percent of […]
Measuring Excellence in Polymer Gearing
At Kleiss we refer to polymer gear making as a “subtle science and exacting art,” and 20 years of experience […]
Reducing Gear Whine in Planetary Gear Transmissions
Gear whine is an annoyance for automotive consumers. For all practical purposes it cannot be eliminated, but only minimized. Gear […]
The Rules for Successful Rotary Broaching
The process of rotary broaching has been around for a long time, but there are still many machinists in the […]
Selecting the Right PFPE Lubricant
If a mechanical or electromechanical component has to function for extended periods in an extreme environment, a perfluoropolyether (PFPE) lubricant […]
Microgeometry and Bias in Helical Gear Noise Excitations
The prediction of gear noise may normally be treated as a classical source/path/receiver problem. Usually the excitation occurs in the […]
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 […]
Natural Frequencies & Modal Properties of Compound Planetary Gears
This paper presents the structured vibration mode and natural frequency properties of compound planetary gears of general description, including those […]
A Revelation in Advanced Software Technology
Bryant Grinder has always been at the forefront of grinding machine technology. Founded in Springfield, Vermont, in 1909, the company […]
The Team Approach to Precision Plastic Gearing
Since antiquity, gears and gear systems have constantly been developed and improved. This continuing process includes the evolution of plastic […]
Direct Design for High-Performance Gear Transmissions
This paper presents a unique methodology for designing gears to enhance strength and life while allowing size and wear reduction. […]
Straight Bevel Gears on Phoenix Machines Using Coniflex Tools
Manufacturing of straight bevel gears was in the past only possible on specially dedicated mechanical machines. Such machines are by […]
A Solid State of Affairs
Testing for the Evaluation of the Oils Lubricants are essential in maintaining the condition of fixed or mobile assets. Any […]
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, […]
Estimating Gear Fatigue Life
Fatigue failure of gears can lead to the catastrophic failure of equipment, taking into account that gears are important elements […]
Synthetic Lubricants for Real Results
For centuries lubricants have been utilized as a way to reduce friction and wear on moving parts. In 2005, approximately […]
