If you've been following this space with any regularity, you know that grassroots efforts among industry and academia are springing up around the
country to help win the hearts, minds and talents of young people in nudging them towards a career in manufacturing. Add another partnership to the list.
Look beyond the obvious, and you may
well find a better way to machine a part,
and serve your customer better. That’s
the lesson illustrated in a gear machining
application at Allied Specialty
Precision Inc. (ASPI), located in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Whether you spent time at Gear Expo in Indianapolis or EMO in Hannover, there was certainly new technology
attracting attention. Machine tools are faster, more efficient and can integrate numerous functions in a single setup. Grinding technology is turning science upside down and inside out with high-speed removal rates and increased throughput.
Although a comprehensive on-site gearbox inspection is desirable in many situations, there may be constraints that limit the extent of the inspection such as cost, time, accessibility and
qualified personnel. This article describes the equipment and techniques necessary to perform an on-site gearbox inspection.