Deadlines and budgets do not always allow for “first class” gearbox rebuilds. The challenge for rebuild shops is to find the fastest and most econo...

You do not always have to say “no” when confronted with non-conforming parts. Here are a few “fixes” I have been comfortable authorizing:

The most important consideration in deciding whether to rework or scrap and re-make a nonconforming part is functionality. Can the part be made to ...

In the world of custom manufacturing you have to deal with less-than-perfect parts. There is just not enough time or pieces to dial in the producti...

A reader asks: Is the ISO VG 320 adequate, or should a higher viscosity grade be used? How can we stop macropitting in gear teeth?