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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Weighing Options in Deburring
In the gear deburring process, the operator must determine the method, or tool, that will be used. Three tool options […]
Advances in Abrasive Technology for Grinding Gears from Solid
Past reviews of the status of grinding for the gear industry have inevitably focused on the process as one of […]
Gearing Up to a Better Chamfering and Deburring Process
As with any machining process, the manufacturing of gears by hobbing or shaping results in burrs on the front edge. […]
Complex Form Grinding Technology for Advanced Abrasive Technology
The grinding industry is seeing major advances in abrasive technology and in the machine tool capabilities to enable this technology […]
Case study: The Gleason Works
The Gleason Works sought to create a dynamic, torque-controlled lapping solution with responsive, real-time feedback to create better quality gears […]
Handling Twist
Specific and controlled handling of twist in profile grinding can solve production-related problems and simultaneously open new gear manufacturing doors. […]
Development of Novel CBN Grade for Electroplated Finish Grinding of Hardened Steel Gears
The grinding processes used in finish grinding of hardened gears can be classified as generating grinding and profile grinding, depending […]
Contemporary Gear Pre-Machining Solutions
Depending on annual production volumes, batch sizes, and workpiece geometry, several gear manufacturing technologies are used for industrial gear production. […]
New Cutter Heads Increase Tool Life
Introduction A system problem of stick blade cutters with rectangular blades is the clamping principle. Rectangular stick blades are pressed […]
Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
The analysis of a measurement system is determined by the statistical properties of reproducable measurements in a stable environment. In […]
Continuous Generating Gear Grinding
In order to improve load carrying capacity and noise behavior, case hardened gears usually are hard finished [1]. One possible […]
The Case for Grinding Perfection
In The French company ZF Bouthéon has a long history as a manufacturer of truck transmissions. The company has been […]
Refurbishing Wind Turbine Gears
Multi-megawatt wind turbine gearboxes operate under demanding environmental conditions including considerable variation in temperature, wind speed, and air quality. It […]
Alternatives to Gear Grinding
Stringent NVH requirements, higher loads, and the trend toward miniaturization to save weight and space are forcing transmission gear designers […]
A Grinding Solution
A company approached Ontario Drive & Gear (ODG) concerning a problem they were experiencing with a gear set used in […]
A Solution for Gear Bore Accuracy
Did you hear about the amazing new technology that enables gear makers to achieve bore accuracies measured in ten-millionths and […]
