Terry McDonlad: Site Safety
Sometimes when we talk about the importance of developing safety programs—along with manuals, equipment, signage, etc.—it can seem like we’re […]
Powder Metal Gear Conversion
There are many different processes performed in the “powder metal” arena. They range from conventional compacting with sponge iron (low-density, […]
A Seal of Approval for Gearboxes
Fixedstar Power Transmission Group, the leading small sized worm gear reducer manufacturer in China, has extended the performance of a […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
I hope that you had the opportunity to attend IMTS last month, and that you enjoyed the experience and learned […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
Bubble gum and baling wire… shop rags and duct tape… do these items ring a bell? Many of us in […]
Improvements in Precision Turning
The outcome of performance, and of achieving the results you require when turning precision features on parts, depends on getting […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
Like me, maybe you’ve been driving down the interstate and have noticed a car ahead of you weaving in and […]
Running Gear Drive Repairs
When it comes to repairing the tooth flanks of large girth gear drives, repair lubrication provides a number of advantages […]
Analyzing Bearing Failure
The accurate diagnosis of a bearing failure is imperative to prevent repeat failure and additional expense. Rolling bearings are precision […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
I’ve been thinking about ways that we can simplify our safety systems and procedures. What made me think about this […]
Heat Treat Processes for Gears
Heat treatment is a critical and complex element in the manufacturing of gears that greatly impacts how each will perform […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
As welcome as warm summer days are—especially after such a long, cold winter—the heat will soon rise to uncomfortable levels, […]
The Benefits of Bio-Based Lubricants
If your company is interested in increasing factory throughput, reducing tool costs, and improving product quality in a safer environment, […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
It’s been awhile since we discussed the safety issues surrounding cutters, blank parts, and cut parts. There are a number […]
New Opportunities with Open Die Forging
True, the unsteady recovery and realigning markets mean business is more difficult for the entire gear industry. Order volumes are […]
Fixturing and Workpiece Articulation
It would be unwise to challenge some companies in the Rockford, Illinois area to an engineering contest if the subject […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
How do you investigate safety violations and incidents? Is there a formal procedure in place that defines the steps that […]
Synthetic Gear Lubricants Go Green
With global industry moving toward environmentally friendly “green” lubricants, some very challenging issues have been created for lubrication in gearing […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
We’ve all dealt with employees who have a “bad attitude.” You’d like to weed out such people before you bring […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
Are you prepared for the fire hazards that exist in any machine shop? We all know that fire extinguishers, a […]
