Process and Tool Design Optimization for Hypoid Gears with the Help of the Manufacturing Simulation BevelCut October 5, 2023 Melina Kamratowski, Dr. Julia Mazak, Jens Brimmers, and Dr.-Ing. Thomas Bergs As the challenges in bevel and hypoid gear manufacturing need to be addressed, the objective of this paper is to show the tool and process design can be optimized based on the results of the manufacturing simulation BevelCut.Read More
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