Reducing Gear Noise While Improving Performance
To protect human health and the environment, noise emission from road vehicles is limited by legislation. In Europe, essential noise […]
TOOLING & WORKHOLDING: Making the Most of G90’s Advantages
In his article, “Uncover Hidden Potentials in Hobbing,” which appeared in the June 2014 issue of Gear Solutions, Dr. Friedrich […]
CASE STUDY: Cold Forming Technology, Inc., and West Michigan Spline, Inc.
Introduction John Donnelly, president of Cold Forming Technology, Inc., and Gary Hill, president and owner of West Michigan Spline, Inc., […]
INSPECTION & METROLOGY: A Different Way to Look at Profile and Helix Inspection Results
Introduction Elemental inspection of gears is commonly carried out with computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines. While these range from special […]
INSPECTION & METROLOGY: The Benefits of Using Tapered-Tooth Master Plugs (TMPs) with Spline Gauges
Eliminating unnecessary expenses is a very important factor in running a successful business. At first glance, it might seem unnecessary […]
TOOLING & WORKHOLDING: Large and Small Gear Processing Reaps Benefits from Modern Workholding Synergies
Gears — both large and small — have similar issues when it comes to manufacturing. Whether that means high volume […]
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 […]
GrindTalk: MIRA ICE – Cooler Grinding for Large Gears
Introduction PeripGear tooth profile grinding has traditionally been thought of as a slow process. Initially developed as a discontinuous generating […]
Slim Profile Peripheral Cutting Tool Using Stick Blades
Introduction Peripheral cutter heads are used for the machining of cylindrical and bevel gears as well as for general milling […]
If Necessity is the Mother of Invention, Customer Need is the Impetus for Design Evolution
Good quotations can sum up the jewels of life’s wisdom. They often come from people with significant and prolific accomplishments […]
Machine Involute Splines and Serrations with Rotary Broach Tools
Of the many ways to machine a form suitable for a gear, rotary broaching is not often the first considered. […]
What do ZOLLER and a simple gear have in common? Both are proven in use and high efficiency.
Introduction Gears have existed for over 2000 years and are an indispensable part of today’s technology. Whether in the car, […]
The Convergence of Gear Metrology and 3-D Measuring Technology: The Slow Evolution
Ever since the first CNC generative gear measuring systems for parallel axis gears were introduced to the marketplace in the […]
Weighing Options in Deburring
In the gear deburring process, the operator must determine the method, or tool, that will be used. Three tool options […]
UNIMILL: Prototype and Small Batch Bevel Gear Manufacturing
Manufacturing of spiral bevel and hypoid gears can be conducted in several ways. The following methods are commonly known: • […]
Grinding Alternatives
As the original inventor of continuous generating gear grinding technology, Reishauer has been a leader in hard finishing of gears […]
Case Study: Company: Wenzel / Customer: Gibbs Gears
The gear manufacturer Gibbs Gears, located in UK-based Stoke Mandeville, met the challenge and extended their machinery with a gear […]
Uncover Hidden Potentials in Hobbing
Companies in today’s competitive environment are always looking for opportunities to improve their manufacturing productivity. Turning, milling, and drilling operations […]
Topological Gear Grinding Methods
The word “topological” is often an over-used and misapplied adjective for design philosophies and manufacturing methods of gears. In the […]
Cubitron II: Precision-Shaped Grain (PSG) Turns the Concept of Gear Grinding Upside Down
To date, grinding, according to the German DIN Standard 8580, is “machining with geometrically undefined cutting edges” while other machining […]
