Junker JUMAT Machine Offers Simultaneous Grinding of ID, OD and Faces of Gears May 31, 2017 Junker has introduced the JUMAT 6S 18-20S-18, the latest of Junker's JUMAT series of modular grinding machines, which is capable of g...Read More
Leadership or Management? May 30, 2017 Charles D. Schultz No Comments My last post mentioned the big changes in the gear industry during my 47 year tenure, and the importance of visionary leadership. I have come to un...Read More
Exploring New Methods May 19, 2017 Charles D. Schultz No Comments I have been following developments on gear making in general-purpose CNC machines with great interest. The advent of affordable gear grinding seems...Read More
ANCA Motion LinX Linear Motor Technology Now Equipped on Grinding Machines for Improved Chip Evacuation May 18, 2017 Highly polished flutes and gash surfaces improve chip evacuation and aid tool performance. The smoother surface enables swarf (or chips) ...Read More
Fundamentals of Maintenance April 13, 2017 Charles D. Schultz No Comments Modern cars and trucks are wonderfully reliable and durable. As much as I love old cars I cannot cleanse my memory of the heartbreaking behavior th...Read More
EMAG VLC 100 GT Combines Vertical Turning and Finish Grinding in One Package March 31, 2017 When it comes to machining times, combining various machining processes in one setup offers enormous savings potential. With the combinat...Read More
Open Source Part II March 30, 2017 Charles D. Schultz No Comments One of the things I mention when teaching about gears is the long history of great minds who have contributed to our field. Early readers of Ge...Read More
Shared Knowledge March 14, 2017 Charles D. Schultz No Comments If you think you know something, try teaching it. Putting aside the average engineer’s aversion to public speaking, the prospect of organizing your...Read More
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
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