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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
I don’t know how many times I have been told “my boss (management) wants us to be safe, but will […]
Low-Cycle Bending Fatigue of AISI 9310 Steel Spur Gears
An investigation of the low-cycle bending fatigue of spur gears made from AISI 9310 gear steel was completed. Tests were […]
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 […]
Terry McDonald:Site Safety
I’ve got a question for you: Was GEAR EXPO what you expected? Did you use any of your time there […]
