Non-Contact Gear Defect Detection Is Now Possible
In 2012, Slone Gear International Inc. and Mound Laser Inc. began experimenting with combining laser technology with gear manufacturing and […]
Adopting Vision Systems: Technology Geared Toward Cost Savings and Boosting Quality
First-tier gear manufacturers are now embracing machine vision technology to streamline production lines, which, of course, ultimately leads to significant […]
A New Class of Industrial Gear Oil
In 2013, the global lubricant market was just over 40 million tons, comprised of 58-percent automotive lubricants and 42-percent industrial […]
State of the Art in Microstructure and Metallurgy Modeling
Anticipating the microstructure evolution during the manufacturing process has long been a major concern for specific industries such as aerospace. […]
Investigations on the Efficiency of Worm Gear Drives
Due to a wide range of properties, worm gears are an indispensable element on the current transmission market. Next to […]
Shear Stability Is Key to Proper EAL Gear Oil Selection
Selecting a gear oil for use in marine thrusters or a stern tube lubricant for use with propeller shaft bearings […]
Analysis of Tooth Interior Fatigue Fracture Using Boundary Conditions from an Efficient and Accurate LTCA
This paper demonstrates a modification to the analysis of Tooth Interior Fatigue Fracture, as implemented in SMT’s MASTA software, in […]
Large Measuring Centers Ready for Large Tasks
In manufacturing, precise measurements are the cornerstone for complying with tight tolerances and ensuring the efficiency of the entire operation. […]
Prediction of Airborne Radiated Noise from Lightly Loaded Lubricated Meshing Gear Teeth
Automotive transmission gear noise has received increased attention in recent years. The phenomenon is considered as a major noise source […]
Developing a Lighter, Stronger, and Cleaner Air-Melt Steel for Critical Applications
Steel components, particularly those used in critical applications such as bearings and fuel injection systems, are increasingly expected to be […]
Advantages of Direct Gear Design For Automotive Polymer Gear Drives
Invention of the gear-generating machining process that uses the gear rack shape tooling cutting edge (as shown in Figure 1) […]
Optimizing Innovation in Driveline Design Processes
In the driveline industry, innovation can only be achieved when the use of new or novel technologies or methods are […]
Effective Methods for Checking Grinding Quality
Grinding is often the last process in the manufacture of high-quality, high-load-bearing gearbox components. High-load-bearing gears are hardened for greater […]
Layout of the Gear Micro Geometry
The last phase in sizing a gear pair is to specify the flank line and profile modifications, also known as […]
Make Powerful Partnerships at Gear Expo 2015
Here’s what’s in it for you and your team: • Attendees see firsthand 750,000 pounds of machinery and gear products […]
A Comparison of Wrought Steel Gears and Surface – Densified Powder Metallurgy Gears
Automotive transmission gears are responsible for transmitting torque from the engine to the wheels. In the process of transferring torque, […]
High Temperature Vacuum Carburizing Drives Alloy Development
Vacuum carburizing (low pressure carburizing, or LPC) is a process used to impart hardness, wear resistance and increased fatigue life […]
Induction Hardening for Wind Turbine Bearing Rings
It seems nothing — not even a worldwide financial crisis — can stop the rise of wind energy. The 2008-12 […]
TOOLING & WORKHOLDING: Making the Most of G90’s Advantages
In his article, “Uncover Hidden Potentials in Hobbing,” which appeared in the June 2014 issue of Gear Solutions, Dr. Friedrich […]
The Impact of Surface Condition and Lubricant on Gear Tooth Friction
The most exhaustive experimental study quantifying gear tooth friction is by Yoshizaki [1], in which spur gears with various geometries […]
