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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
Well, it’s finally here—GEAR EXPO! This is the premier show for our industry, and I hope that you are […]
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 […]
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 […]
Heat Treating Heavy-Duty Gears
Whether required to pace the movement of a precision watch or a giant wind turbine, gears play an essential role […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
A common mistake is to relate surface hardness to wear resistance. Other factors are also involved, such as ductility; the […]
Time to Shift Gears on Heat Treating?
How many times have you heard this conversation? Production manager: “Where’s the 72-piece bevel gear order that should be at […]
Case Study: Butler Gear/Cosen Saws
Like links in a chain, every aspect of your manufacturing process is connected, and if one of them fails or […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
In this issue of the magazine there is a special section devoted to GEAR EXPO. This, as we know, is […]
Diagnostic Tool Helps Develop Profile for Induction Hardening Process
Combining process monitoring and a diagnostic tool to develop a process for contour (profile) hardening gear teeth or tooth-like objects […]
Superior Bearings for Extruder Gearboxes
Demand for plastic components and materials in industrial and consumer applications is growing rapidly, and in all geographic regions. As […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
I recently read an interesting article titled “Puncturing the Myth of World Class Safety.” It appeared in Industrial Safety & […]
