The ever-volatile election cycle has ended. Gear companies—and metalworking organizations in general—must now shift their focus toward customers. Can they meet orders in a timely fashion? Is it time to strengthen the talent pool? How is their equipment stacking up against the competition? Overall, there is a feeling business will turn the corner in the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2025. Gear Technology spoke with representatives from Atlanta Gear Works (AGW), Croix Gear and Forest City Gear (FCG) on the state of gear manufacturing in 2025.
The following study presents an experimental methodology, employed to characterize the NVH behavior of plastic gears NVH in application-like operating conditions, presenting guidelines for material selection in terms of optimal gear NVH.
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This paper presents a comparison of the linear and nonlinear approaches for damage accumulation of tooth root breakage damage of gears. In the beginning, the theoretical fundamentals of damage accumulation are presented compactly. To compare the suitability of the methods an extensive set of experimental data is presented at first. The data is evaluated with both the linear and the nonlinear approach and the results are compared. For the linear approach, the method according to Miner and Palmgren is applied. For the nonlinear approach, the method developed by Subramanyan is used. The objective of this evaluation is to assess if the more complex method yields a potential benefit for a more accurate service life prediction of gears.
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This report uses an application case to demonstrate the optimization potential of gear skiving in the production of internal splines on a universal machining center. The process established in the example is then analyzed using the software tool OpenSkiving developed by the wbk Institute of Production Science of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the results are discussed. Finally, the most important findings are summarized.
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For cylindrical gears, speed-increasing transmission stages are well known, and regarding profile shift, preferred pressure angles, and helix angles a set of rules applies, which is not much different from the rules for speed reducers. It is important to acknowledge that basically, a speed increaser has to be designed just like a speed reducer, but then the gear with the lower number of teeth is the output. Of course, the torque and the speed of the gear with the lower number of teeth (output) and the gear with the higher number of teeth (input) must be the same as if this transmission was used as a speed reducer. In the case of straight bevel gears, spiral bevel gears, and hypoid gears the same rules apply with some additions. Spiral bevel gears have many applications as speed increasers.
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E-Mobility is changing the gear market at an incredibly rapid pace. Software is adapting to meet these new challenges.
This article describes a cloud-based process and machine component monitoring system called ARGUS. The term “swarm” is used for a large population of gear-grinding machines of individual and independent customers connected to the ARGUS system and the ARGUS cloud. These “swarm” machines permanently feed their anonymized process data into a common cloud database. Reishauer uses this database for big data analytics to discover patterns that indicate successful process and machine component behavior patterns worth integrating into the ARGUS algorithms and propagate them across the complete ARGUS customer base.
For precision measuring, skilled machinists, toolmakers, and inspectors must have accurate tools and gages, produced from quality materials, carefully manufactured, and rigidly inspected, to ensure lasting dependability. Gages have evolved throughout the years beginning with mechanical, then electronic models, and now convenient wireless electronic versions have come on the scene. Each type has an important place in today’s quality control and inspection processes.
The roots of heat-treating run deep within ASM (American Society for Materials) International, as its society was founded in Detroit in 1913 as The Steel Treaters Club. The heat-treating constituency of ASM created the Heat Treating Society (HTS) to provide focused leadership, communications, and service development to its network of worldwide membership of captive and commercial heat treaters, equipment manufacturers, researchers, governments, and technicians. To discuss Heat Treat 2023, the 32nd annual HTS Conference and Exhibition, Gear
Technology took a moment to catch up with conference chair Andrew Banka, vice president of Airflow Sciences Corporation. Heat Treat 2023 is colocated with IMAT and Motion + Power Technology Expo in Detroit, October 17–19.
Join us at AISTech, Booth 1161, where our abrasives experts will help you to unlock your full potential. You will learn about Precision Express, our latest innovative service that combines on-demand profiling with readily available grinding wheels, cutting your lead times from months to just days. For those who value productivity-enhancing solutions and want a competitive edge, Weiler Abrasives is a premier partner.
New Phoenix® 100C Bevel Gear Cutting Machine for dry and wet cutting of straight and spiral bevel gears up to 100 mm (3.94”) OD combines maximum productivity and quality with ease of operation and minimum floorspace – with or without integrated automation. Complemented by the intuitive GEMS® HMI, precision workholding, and different cutter systems, it lets you focus on the big picture.
Automation in heat treating yields more consistent results with greater utilization. Surface Combustion has automated heat treat lines for batch processing. The automated production cell using the Allcase® atmosphere batch integral quench furnace is a great option for automating the harden, quench and temper processes.
Partner with Weiler Abrasives and experience fast, reliable service. Precision Express combines in-house profiling with on-hand stock, reducing lead times from months to days. Whether it’s a sudden demand or custom profiles, we ensure consistent availability, on-time delivery, and a hassle-free experience, so you can focus on exceptional results.
Solar Atmospheres Nadcap accredited vacuum oil quench thermal processing with a 36” x 36” x 48” vacuum oil quench furnace, capable of safely quenching 2,000-pound loads without carbon potential concerns. Processing materials under a protective atmosphere with an oil quench, providing precise results and repeatability.
Complete Machine Remanufacture on a Gleason P300 - Complete remanufacture addresses all machine functions. The machine is returned to Gleason, where it is completely disassembled and rebuilt. A machine remanufacture is similar to buying a new machine but without the need to purchase new peripherals or to rethink existing process chains.
From May 6–9, 2025, the 37th Control in Stuttgart, Germany, will open its doors and offer trade visitors a comprehensive overview of the latest technologies, processes, products and system solutions in the field of industrial quality assurance. Klingelnberg will be taking part again this year and is pleased to present the Klingelnberg Precision Measuring Centers P 26, P 40 and P 152, among others.
Ceratizit’s UP2DATE catalog is now available, showcasing the latest product developments and advancements for the cutting tool industry. Designed to help customers optimize machining performance, extend tool life, and maximize production efficiency, this edition features tooling solutions tailored to meet intricate milling and micromachining operations. Included in the spring 2025 UP2DATE edition are the MaxiMill – Slot-SNHX milling cutter, the MaxiMill – Tangent milling cutter, and the WTX – Micropilot micro drill.
Jun 15, 2025 - Jun 18, 2025
PowderMet2025 (Phoenix) is dedicated to metal powder and particulate materials-based processes including press and sinter, metal additive manufacturing, metal injection molding and more. The show provides an energetic forum to showcase PM, metal AM, and MIM equipment, powders, products, and services. MPM2025, co-located with PowderMet 2025, is a technical conference and exhibition dedicated to metal additive manufacturing.
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