Rapid and precise manufacturing of special involute gears for prototype testing
Due to the steadily increasing demands on the power density of mechanical transmissions, gears with special geometries are increasingly coming […]
Methods to Determine Form Diameter on Hobbed External Involute Gears
In custom designs of external spur or helical gears, designers generally prefer a lower form diameter for greater transverse contact […]
The Sensitive Side of Computer-Aided Design
Context sensitive assistance facilitates the integration of design and manufacturing. Context sensitive assistance in computer aided design systems may be […]
Making “Cents” of Die Casting
For many applications, zinc alloy die cast gears provide an opportunity to dramatically cut manufacturing costs and improve part-to-part consistency. […]
Engineering Principles for Plastic Gears
Since founding Timco in 1967, I’ve been riding a steep learning curve regarding plastic materials and the machine parts that […]
