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What Do You Think

January 1, 2007

Michael Goldstein

Publisher Michael Goldstein wants to know what you think about the 2007 redesign of Gear Technology magazine

Labor Pains in the American Gear Industry--Any Relief in Sight

January 1, 2007

Jack McGuinn

Lack of skilled workers mirrors U.S. manufacturing's decline.

On-Site or Online, AGMA Teaches Gear Basics and Beyond

January 1, 2007

Jack McGuinn

Despite the many things being done to promote manufacturing nationwide, there still remains an acute need for gear-specific training, remedial or otherwise.

Where Manufacturing and Education Mesh

January 1, 2007

Jack McGuinn

But associations and grassroots organizations lack public awareness.

Effects on Rolling Contact Fatigue Performance

January 1, 2007

This article summarizes results of research programs on RCF strength of wrought steels and PM steels.

Face Gears: Geometry and Strength

January 1, 2007

There are three distinct gear types in angle drives. The most commonly used are bevel and worm drives. Face gear drives are the third alternative.

Beachfront Gear Manufacturing

January 1, 2007

Lots of us became interested in gears while taking drafting classes in high school.

Help Wanted: Gear Company Seeks Perfect Machinist

January 1, 2007

Sales are up and it's time to hire some additional gear manufacturing personnel. Let's see--what qualities are wee looking for in the ideal candidates?

Challenges and Opportunities in the Gear Industry

January 1, 2007

We asked Fred Young, president of Forest City Gear Co., to answer some of the gear industry's burning questions.

Design Unit Evaluating New Software from SMT

January 1, 2007

MASTA 4.5.1 models complete transmissions and includes 3-D stress analysis.

Product News

January 1, 2007

The complete product news from January/February 2007, including items from SMT, Monnier+Zahner, Mahr Federal, ExxonMobil, KissSoft, Geartech, Midwest Motion, Adcole and Makino.