Terry McDonald: Site Safety
Go Team! This is the time of year when teams are very much in our thinking. How is our favorite […]
Improving Energy Efficiency with the Proper Gear Oils
Many factors come into play when selecting gear oils, including the projected life of a gearbox, its seals, and the […]
Comparing Castings and Forgings
Material selection is one of the most crucial decisions made in the design, manufacture, and application of large structural components. […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
Well, here we are again, it’s springtime. As I write this column—which was composed in early April, by the way—I […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
Well, it’s that time of year again… and no, I don’t mean April 15. Even though this is indeed that […]
Maximizing Gearbox Performance
Introduction Gearboxes are one of the most widely used types of industrial equipment in the world. They are used as […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
I hope that you all had a very happy Valentine’s Day and are looking forward—as I am—to warmer weather. Remember […]
New Technologies in Analytical CNC Gear Inspection
The value of analytical gear measurement grows as advances in technology allow gears to be measured in ways that help […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
Many times this column has addressed the safety hazards associated with gear cutting and hob sharpening machines. I would feel […]
Acoustic Properties of Industrial Machinery: Part II
In the early 1970s the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) generated more awareness, concern, and a need to control […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
Member of the ANSI Subcommittee on Gear Safety Well, it’s the beginning of a new year, and I hope that […]
Special Report: AGMA Objectives
During the Fall Technical Meeting held in Orlando last October, members of the AGMA’s board of directors took time out […]
Acoustic Properties of Industrial Machinery: Part I
In the early 1970s the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) generated more awareness, concern, and a need to control […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
It’s that time of year, the holidays are upon us. We are all busy planning for the holidays, shopping for […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
Well, IMTS 2006 is now behind us. I sincerely hope that you all had a good experience at the show, […]
Rolling Contact Fatigue of Surface Densified PM Gears
Surface densification provides the opportunity for PM technology to advance into the manufacture of highly stressed product groups, such as […]
A Green Light to the Future
Imagine curing the coatings on your gears with the flip of a light switch, and being able to handle and […]
Terry McDonald: Site Safety
Last month we discussed the importance of safety meetings and related materials. Since then I have come across a company […]
Calculating Tooth Form Transmission Error
The variation of the tooth meshing stiffness is a primary source of noise. In production lines for gear manufacturing in […]
Harnessing the Horsepower Thief
Microscopic examination of the traditionally ground tooth surfaces of automotive transmission gears reveals a micro-roughness and unidirectional pattern corresponding to […]
