Flexible Automation Technology Enables Lean Production Processes at BJ-Gear
When asked how they envision a robot, most people either think of huge, unwieldy robots working in fenced off areas […]
Application of a Unique Anti-Wear Technology — Ion-Sulfurized Lubricating Gradient Material
History Of Ion-Sulfurized Lubricating Gradient Material (LGM) Technology In modern industry, large fraction of machinery components, including gears, splines, and […]
Molecular Decomposition Process = Electrochemical Assisted Precision Form Grinding
Introduction Molecular decomposition process is an electrochemical grinding process that has been refined to enable: • The removal of increased […]
Forging: 101
Introduction PeripWhen buyers must select a process and supplier for the production of a critical metal component, they face an […]
Influence of Central Members Radial Support Stiffness on Load Sharing Characteristics of Compound Planetary Gearsets
Abstract In this study, a non-linear dynamics model of Ravigneaux compound planetary gearsets which adopts the intermediate floating component is […]
The Efficiency of a Simple Spur Gearbox — Thermally Coupled Lubrication Model
Introduction The efficiency of drivetrain components is quickly becoming a significant research area pushed by the intensifying quest for improved […]
Application of ICME to Optimize Metallurgy and Improve Performance of Carburizable Steels
Introduction QuesTek Innovations LLC (“QuesTek”) of Evanston, IL uses its proprietary Materials by Design® expertise and technology in conjunction with […]
An Approach to Find Optimal Topological Modification to Duplicate Tooth Flank Form of the Existing Gear
Recently, the cutting of bevel gears on universal five-axis milling machines has been widely accepted as a promising solution to […]
Powder Metallurgy of High Density Helical Gears
Powder Metallurgy is a proven technology to produce high strength gears for the automotive industry. Advances in powder production, compaction, […]
Upgrading and Testing a 72,000 H.P. Gearbox
Another Day at the Gear Hospital Over the past 40 years, we have had many gearboxes come to our door […]
Gear Resonance Analysis and Experimental Verification Using Rapid Prototyped Gears
Weight reduction is of great importance in the design of gearing for aerospace applications. Natural resonance responses of the gear […]
Proactive Contamination Control for Industrial Gearing
No matter what industry you serve, there’s a good chance that gears and gearing are critical to your process. In […]
Gear Failure Analysis and Lessons Learned in Aircraft High-Lift Actuation
The high lift system of an aircraft, including trailing and/or leading edge slats/flaps, increases lift for takeoff, controls flight during […]
Finite Element Analysis of a Floating Planetary Ring Gear with External Splines
The design of a planetary ring gear is always a challenge due to the contradictive requirements it must comply with. […]
Medical Device Assembly Case Study: National Bearings
Overview A leading, U.S.-based medical device manufacturer was experiencing significant product failure. The surgical device, which included a plastic gear, […]
Purchasing Gear Lubricants: Be Careful When Playing the Numbers Game
An assumption has been made that anyone reading this has a basic knowledge of most gear types and their geometric […]
A New Standard Under Development: Specifying Powder Metallurgy Gears
In the early nineties, I was working at a transmission manufacturing facility in Indiana that made lawn and garden transmissions. […]
Failure Analysis of H13 Gear Blank Forging Dies
Forging is defined as the process of working hot metal into a desired shape by impact or pressure1. The hot […]
Improving Gearbox Reliability by Analyzing Axial Cracking on Bearings and Recommending a Solution
Introduction As the growth of wind energy continues, the average size and capacity of wind turbine generators is also increasing. […]
The Anatomy of a Lubrication Erosion Failure: Causation, Initiation, Progression, and Prevention-Part II
As a result of our evaluation of the pit type defects observed on all of the Cameron Pinion Shaft teeth, […]
