Case Study: Allison Transmission Test Drives Gleason Genesis
Somewhere in Europe a driver is enjoying his new Renault refrigerated truck, and the particularly quiet, smooth–shifting automatic transmission running […]
Natural Frequencies & Modal Properties of Compound Planetary Gears
This paper presents the structured vibration mode and natural frequency properties of compound planetary gears of general description, including those […]
A Revelation in Advanced Software Technology
Bryant Grinder has always been at the forefront of grinding machine technology. Founded in Springfield, Vermont, in 1909, the company […]
Direct Design for High-Performance Gear Transmissions
This paper presents a unique methodology for designing gears to enhance strength and life while allowing size and wear reduction. […]
Straight Bevel Gears on Phoenix Machines Using Coniflex Tools
Manufacturing of straight bevel gears was in the past only possible on specially dedicated mechanical machines. Such machines are by […]
The Team Approach to Precision Plastic Gearing
Since antiquity, gears and gear systems have constantly been developed and improved. This continuing process includes the evolution of plastic […]
Surface Hardening: Hard Turning or Grinding?
Hard turning and grinding are competing finishing processes for the manufacture of precision mechanical components such as bearings, gears, cams, […]
Heat Treating Heavy-Duty Gears
Whether required to pace the movement of a precision watch or a giant wind turbine, gears play an essential role […]
Synthetic Lubricants for Real Results
For centuries lubricants have been utilized as a way to reduce friction and wear on moving parts. In 2005, approximately […]
Estimating Gear Fatigue Life
Fatigue failure of gears can lead to the catastrophic failure of equipment, taking into account that gears are important elements […]
A Solid State of Affairs
Testing for the Evaluation of the Oils Lubricants are essential in maintaining the condition of fixed or mobile assets. Any […]
Planetary Gear Parametric Instability
Parametric instability is investigated for planetary gears where the fluctuating stiffness results from the changing contact conditions at the multiple […]
Face-off: Face Hobbing vs. Face Milling
Less than 10 years ago the selection of machinery was a system decision; presently continuous indexing (face hobbing) and single […]
Time to Shift Gears on Heat Treating?
How many times have you heard this conversation? Production manager: “Where’s the 72-piece bevel gear order that should be at […]
Case Study: Butler Gear/Cosen Saws
Like links in a chain, every aspect of your manufacturing process is connected, and if one of them fails or […]
Turbo – Abrasive Machining for Edge and Surface Finishing
Turbo-Abrasive Machining [TAM] is a mechanical deburring and finishing method originally developed to automate edge finishing procedures on complex rotationally […]
Bending Fatigue of Surface Densified Gears
Surface densified powder metal gears and conventional wrought steel gears were tested using a pulsator and a back-to-back gear tester […]
Oil Quenching Technologies For Gears
Oil quenching is a logical choice for gears. Atmosphere and vacuum carburizing carbonitriding of gears followed by oil quenching is […]
Diagnostic Tool Helps Develop Profile for Induction Hardening Process
Combining process monitoring and a diagnostic tool to develop a process for contour (profile) hardening gear teeth or tooth-like objects […]
Surface Enhancement: The Mikronite Process
Friction and wear can be found in every moving object, from the cars we drive to the lifesaving devices used […]
