With the right selection of nonstandard center distance and tool shifting, it may be possible to use standard tools to improve the gear set capacity with a considerable reduction in cost when compared to the use of special tools.

GEARCALC, a software program for sizing and rating cylindrical gears, now offers demos for downloading. Three parts offer algorithms ...

MASTA 4.5.1 models complete transmissions and includes 3-D stress analysis.

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A main limiting factor in extending the use of hard coatings to machine component application is the lack of knowledge about how these inert coatings perform under lubricated conditions using today's lubricants.

NCCS announces the new release of the latest version of NCL 9.5 that improves productivity by reducing both programming time and cycle ti...