Lean Heat Treatment for Distortion Control
Controlling distortion is of key importance during the case hardening process for the production of gear components. By effective control […]
Induction Gear Hardening: Part 2
This is the second installment of a two-part article on induction hardening of gears and gear-like components. Part 1 was […]
An Experimental and Analytical Comparison of the Noise Generated by Gears of Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI) and Steel Materials
Over the years, there have been many claims made concerning the relative noise performance of austempered ductile iron (ADI) versus […]
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. […]
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 […]
Forging: 101
Introduction PeripWhen buyers must select a process and supplier for the production of a critical metal component, they face an […]
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 […]
Optimizing Ring Gear Forging
The objective of this research was to develop an optimum preform/blocker forge geometry for a ring gear blank, which would […]
Forging Foundations
In past issues we’ve featured forging companies serving the gear-manufacturing industry in our profile and Q&A sections, and talking with […]
Forging Ahead for Gear Applications
The challenges facing today’s designers grow with each passing year. The global market provides for a more competitive stage, creating […]
It’s All on the Surface
As manufacturers look to reduce cycle times, costs, and to improve the life of their products, many variables are considered […]
