July 2008

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Voices

Entrepreneurialism and Survival in the Global Market

Joe Arvin of Arrow Gear gives his insight on what it takes to succeed in today's gear industry.

Technical Articles

Optimum Gear Tooth Microtopographies

A graphical procedure for selecting optimum combinations of profile and lead modifications.

The Kinematics of Conical Involute Gear Hobbing

Conical involute gears, also known as beveloid gears, are generalized involute gears that have the two flanks of the same tooth characterized by different base cylinder radii and different base helix angles.

Feature Articles

Machine Tool Evolution: Innovation andIngenuity Key to Long-Term Success

How machine tools R&D helps drive gear manufacturing productivity.

Journey to the Land of Manufacturing Milk and Honey--What Are You Waiting For?

How lean manufacturing principles can help transform your gear manufacturing business.

Addendum

Gear Garden Germinates from County's Industrial History

A new breed of blossoms sprouted this spring in York, PA cultivated from gears, sprockets, railroad spikes and other recycled metal items.

Product News

Software Suite Serves Full Range of Gear Analysis

New software from AGMA helps gear designers calculate geometry and ratings for all types of bevel gears.

Product News

The complete product news section from the July 2008 issue of Gear Technology.

Industry News

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the July 2008 issue of Gear Technology.

Events

Vacuum Carburizing Takes Center Stage

ALD-Holcroft Vacuum Technologies Co. will host a two-day technical symposium at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan September 23– 24, 2008.

Events

The complete Events section, including technical calendar, from the July 2008 issue of Gear Technology