Terry McDonald: Site Safety
Everybody knows there’s a shortage of qualified workers in manufacturing here in the United States. There are a lot of […]
Controlling the Process
Gear manufacturers have always embraced the latest technologies, constantly fine-tuning their operations to eliminate glitches and optimize efficiencies. This has […]
Thin Rims for Internal Gears
In today’s applications it is increasingly important to use space and resource-saving gears. One possibility is to design the rim […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
Whether you’re reading this column while attending Gear Expo or after you’ve returned, I hope this year’s event has proven […]
Magnetic Filtration Technology
Wind power is the world’s fastest-growing source of renewable energy that is capable over time of significantly reducing our dependence […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
What is the most difficult task that a safety professional faces in their position? I am sure that I could […]
Designing Powder Metal Gears
Powder metal (PM) gears are a cost efficient alternative for machined gears in larger series. Synchronizer gears, oil pump gears, […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
Gear Expo is fast approaching. This is the time to network with your peers on safety issues, as well as […]
Bearing Solutions for High-Speed Gearbox Applications
With performance considerations driving gearbox design, pinion (high speed shaft) operating speeds have increased greatly in recent years, often exceeding […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
We are approaching—if we’re not already into—the hottest and most humid time of the year. The vast majority of gear […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
We’ve all seen people wearing those braces on their wrists that extend from the knuckles to midway up the forearm, […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
In my experience, many gear manufacturers purchase used equipment for their shops. While this is a feasible method of acquiring […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
Spring has finally sprung! Isn’t that one of the nicest things you’ve read today? Just think, it’s the start of […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
In a report issued late last year covering the period from Oct. 1, 2009 through Sept. 30, 2010, the U.S. […]
Essential Lubrication Aspects
Empirical studies prove that 70-85 percent of the expected life cycle costs of a machine are determined during its development […]
Comparing AGMA and FEA Calculations
Current AGMA standards provide information about the calculations of loose gears and gearbox components, with recommendations primarily based on the […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
Remember, it’s not too late to get a flu shot. It is one of the nicest things you can do […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
Hooray, it’s a new year, and we hope that it will be considerably better for all of us in the […]
Troubleshooting Gear Noise
NVH engineers are used to measuring things. Any NVH—for “noise, vibration, harshness”—lab you visit will likely as not be stuffed […]
A Solution for Gear Bore Accuracy
Did you hear about the amazing new technology that enables gear makers to achieve bore accuracies measured in ten-millionths and […]
