Chevalier Grinder Features Rough and Fine-Grinding Cycles February 3, 2017 The FSG-1224ADIII is fully automatic on the X- and Y-axis, includes 2-axis servo control and a new PLC controller that features a grind c...Read More
History Lessons January 31, 2017 Charles D. Schultz No Comments An eye exam got me wondering about how things were designed and developed before the computer age. The office I visit has all the latest medical eq...Read More
Heimatec Angle Heads Offers Heavy-Duty Industries Standard or Custom Milling, Drilling and Tapping Solutions January 25, 2017 Heimatec announced the immediate availability of its newest development, a line of standard and custom angle heads, available in all popu...Read More
Gears That Time Forgot January 19, 2017 Charles D. Schultz No Comments My consulting practice covers a very wide range of products — from 4-inch circular pitch mill stands to 180-NDP handheld medical devices — I see th...Read More
In Praise of Old-School Technology January 17, 2017 Charles D. Schultz No Comments A wise man once pointed out that everyone drives a used car. We hear many reports on self-driving cars, electric cars, hybrid cars, and other plane...Read More
The Essential Gear Book? January 12, 2017 Charles D. Schultz No Comments Continuing our discussion of gear training… What one book would you advise a newbie to purchase, read, and keep handy in the years ahe...Read More
Language Barrier January 10, 2017 Charles D. Schultz No Comments I have great admiration for people who can speak multiple languages, a skill that had eluded me despite two fairly serious efforts to learn a secon...Read More
Preserving Our Stuff January 5, 2017 Charles D. Schultz No Comments Continuing my rant on important things carelessly trashed by idiots… A favorite joke in the old car hobby is “My widow will ...Read More
Mazak Integrex i-200S AM Offers All-in-One Milling and Additive Manufacturing Capabilities January 3, 2017 Mazak continues to fortify its industry leadership in hybrid multi-tasking machine technology with the introduction of its new Integrex i...Read More
Reflections on a Blog January 3, 2017 Charles D. Schultz No Comments This posting is the start of our fourth year of blogging on the gear industry. When the idea was first presented to me I did not have a firm idea o...Read More