Terry McDonald: Site Safety
Well, now that we have a new presidential administration you have to wonder what it’s going to mean to us […]
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 […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
All we hear on the radio, see on television, or read in the newspapers and on the Internet these days […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
I hope each and every one of you had a safe, joyous, and meaningful holiday season and were able to […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
I read an article recently discussing guns in the workplace. Now, I don’t know about you, but the very idea […]
The Flexibility of Spindle Finishing
In recent years, an increasing degree of specialization in the metalworking industry has created a need for equipment that can […]
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 […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
It occurs to me that in all of the safety columns I have penned for this publication, I have not […]
Epicyclic Gearing: A Handbook
Recent articles in Gear Solutions have discussed epicyclic gearing, but often in the context of experienced engineers. As more and […]
The LPC Process for High-Alloy Steels
Low pressure carburizing (LPC) in vacuum furnaces has many applications in industrial technologies where high quality, reliability, and repeatability are […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
How consistent is your safety program? Do you hold training and brainstorming meetings that focus on safety? Do you change […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
Do you put safety first in your workplace? Are you a safety conscious person… and I mean really safety conscious? […]
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 […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
I recently was going through some old paperwork I’ve accumulated over the years and found a newsletter published in May […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
It has been quite a while since I discussed signs in this column, and there have been changes and updates […]
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 […]
Terry McDonald:Site Safety
Should we wave, salute, or maybe just ignore making any formal gesture when greeting customers, friends, and our fellow workers? […]
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 […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
Is it possible to have too much safety in our workplaces? The right question might be, Is it even reasonable […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
I’ve been thinking lately about the necessary protective footwear that should be worn in a gear manufacturing environment. I suppose […]
