Predicting Hypoidcontact Conditions
Problems are often encountered in the design of automotive drive axles, since hypoid gear sets are very sensitive to the […]
The Power of Pulsed Plasma
There has been much discussion regarding the surface treatment of gear power transmission systems using the nitriding process. Much of […]
Powder Metal for Precision and Performance
While the powder metal process is becoming increasingly popular with gear designers because it is a cost-effective alternative to traditional […]
The Flexibility of Spindle Finishing
In recent years, an increasing degree of specialization in the metalworking industry has created a need for equipment that can […]
Overcoming the Chamfering Technology Impasse
While the gear-making industry has seen many technology advances with respect to the sophistication of other necessary equipment, the process […]
Epicyclic Gearing: A Handbook
Recent articles in Gear Solutions have discussed epicyclic gearing, but often in the context of experienced engineers. As more and […]
The LPC Process for High-Alloy Steels
Low pressure carburizing (LPC) in vacuum furnaces has many applications in industrial technologies where high quality, reliability, and repeatability are […]
Lead or Helix? That is the Question
Here’s the scenario: the company is developing a new application for helical internal gears. The first trials are going well, […]
Gleason Aces the Mercedes Test
It seems that Mercedes-Benz design engineers never stop searching for ways to improve performance, passenger safety, and comfort. The recent […]
Induction Heating for Low-Cost Quality Gears
The gear market is looking for increased gear performance, reduction in gearbox package size, and longer gear life. Industry drivers […]
Cold Forming for Hot Results
Cold forming involute splines, serrations, oil grooves, snap-ring grooves, threads, and various other features using spline rolling machinery provides many […]
Relative Curvature of Worm & Wheel with Straight Line Generatrix
The contact on single enveloping worm gear drives is the line contact. The changing form of the worm across the […]
An Advanced Approach to Optimal Gear Design
The theory and practice of gear design is rich with examples of successful and sometimes outstanding combinations of various mathematical, […]
The Foundations of Function-Testing Gear Assemblies
Functional gear testing could be defined as a series of tests that simulate the intended function of the product in […]
Improvements in Dimensional Control of Heat Treated Gears
The goals and objectives of this investigation focused on highly distortion-prone gearing (Figure 1) to determine if dimensional improvements could […]
Heat Treatment Simulation Can Help Avoid Process Problems
Heat treatment is an indispensable step in the manufacture of steel products, as mechanical properties such as hardness, static, and […]
A Cool Approach to Optimized Bearing Performance
Bearings are a vital component in rotating industrial equipment, and they often represent a significant capital investment. To maintain that […]
Wear Mechanisms of HSS Cutting Tools
1: Introduction Metal cutting puts extreme demands on the tool and tool material through conditions of high forces, high contact […]
Scuffing Resistance of Isotropic Superfinished Precision Gears
The high performance required from aerospace gears places stringent requirements upon the metallurgical quality, geometry, and surface finish of mating […]
Static and Fatigue Calculations of Wind Turbine Gearboxes: Part II
Wind turbine manufacturers have a vital interest in carrying out gearbox calculations on their own, and for multiple reasons: • […]
