August 2022

What Will You Find at IMTS?

August 29, 2022

I'm presuming that you'll be attending IMTS at McCormick Place, Chicago, September 11–17. I mean, why wouldn't you? If you’re reading this magazine, then you're somehow involved in the world of gear manufacturing, and whether you're a design engineer sitting at a computer every day, a machinist working on the shop floor or an inspector working in a quality control lab, you need to understand how gears are made to do your job well.

Innovative Workholding Solutions for Gearing Technology at IMTS 2022

Clamping systems save time and stabilize manufacturability

August 30, 2022

Aaron Fagan

Workholding solutions increase throughput which generates uptime because they greatly reduce setup and changeover times. Operators can change workpieces in a highly repeatable manner which significantly increases the quality of the finished part. The primary function of streamlining production is to develop a workholding solution that optimizes the machining of multiple parts at once while maintaining tight tolerances. Below you will find a cross-section of companies that will be showcasing their approach to workholding systems at IMTS from Sept. 12–17 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

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Next Level IIoT

Cost-Effective Solutions to Bring Your Factory Floor into the Future

August 30, 2022

Matthew Jaster

Training and employee development can seem daunting to manufacturers still playing catch-up post-COVID and trying to move product out the door. Management wants to implement new IIoT and smart manufacturing strategies to increase manufacturing productivity, but a lack of time, money and available resources can complicate these goals.

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IMTS 2022 Booth Previews

The gear pavilion and beyond at McCormick Place, Chicago, September 11–17

August 29, 2022

Matthew Jaster

Here's a close look at some of the exhibits that will be of interest to gear manufacturers at the upcoming IMTS 2022 at McCormick Place, Chicago.

Gear Skiving—A Step Changing Manufacturing Process Applicable to Multifunctional 5-Axis Machine Tools

August 30, 2022

Bethany Cousins, Dr Chao Sun, Dr David R Curtis, Michael Farmery, Steven Staley, and Ben Cook

Gear skiving offers great opportunities for production with step-changing productivity, particularly for internal gears, whilst offering high-quality finishing capabilities and being applicable on a 5-axis machine tool with its inherent flexibility and multifunctionality.

Nomenclature of Micropitting

August 30, 2022

Robert Errichello

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An overview of the incubation, nucleation and growth, and morphology of this common failure mode, along with the appropriate terminology to describe it.

Your IMTS Moment of Zen

August 31, 2022

Matthew Jaster

Dillon Claw Jaws Provide Maximum Grip with Flexibility

August 31, 2022

Dillon Manufacturing’s Claw Jaws have an optimized contour which provides a secure grip on the workpiece, and the jaws weight, center of gravity and cutting forces combine to minimize jaw clamping force loss.

Jorgensen Launches Three New Systems to Optimize the Machining Process

August 31, 2022

Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions announces the introduction of three new systems that will reduce labor and improve performance throughout the entire machining process.

Exact Metrology Exhibits at Coordinate Metrology Society Conference

August 31, 2022

Exact Metrology recently exhibited at the Coordinate Metrology Society Conference (CMSC) with their sister division, OASIS Alignment Services: A Division of In-Place Machining Company.

EMAG Presents E-Mobility and Digital Solutions at IMTS 2022

August 9, 2022

EMAG will highlight productive, and at the same time, flexible manufacturing solutions for electromobility at IMTS. Among other things, the focus is on the vertical pick-up lathes of the VL series, which EMAG now delivers IoT-Ready.

Röhm Introduces Duro-M Lathe Chuck

August 5, 2022

The variable machining of turned parts has never been easier. This is made possible with Duro-M, the new geared scroll chuck, innovative lens geometry and optimized power transmission by Röhm.

MTB Adds High-Speed Chamfer Deburring Machine for Precision Gear Production

August 2, 2022

Machine Tool Builders Inc. (MTB) has added a high-speed, high-precision Chamfering and Deburring Machine to its family of new gear production machines.

Guill Offers Internal Spline Tool for Aerospace Applications

July 18, 2022

Guill Tool, a growing supplier of components to the global aerospace industry, has announced the production of a new internal spline tool made of anodized carbon steel.

Schunk PGL-Plus-P Gripper Offers Increased Safety and Performance

July 27, 2022

With the new PGL-plus-P, Schunk is introducing a flexible and robust gripper that provides certified safe gripping force maintenance.

Big Daishowa Unveils EWA Automatic Boring Head

July 1, 2022

The Big Kaiser EWA Automatic Fine Boring System from Big Daishowa performs closed-loop boring operations without a human operator. This breakthrough eliminates the need to stop the spindle to manually adjust the boring tool, which results in considerable time savings. Also, eliminating human interaction reduces cost, improves accuracy, and minimizes scrap. The adjustment range of this fine boring head allows for the handling of multiple bore sizes with the same tool and ensures a repeatable boring process.

Mitutoyo America Corporation Introduces Quick Vision Pro Series

July 12, 2022

Mitutoyo America Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the Quick Vision Pro Series, the latest generation of Mitutoyo Vision Measurement Systems. Quick Vision Pro Series machines are packed with high-performance technologies that greatly improves 3D non-contact measurement and productivity. This highly advanced non-contact measuring system delivers even more speed, efficiency, and versatility to the Mitutoyo Vision Measurement line.

KISSsoft Examines Bevel Gear Strength Rating

July 22, 2022

Strength rating of bevel gears according to standards such as ISO, AGMA, etc. is executed based on virtual cylindrical gears, only modified by a few specific bevel gear factors. The rating methods of these standards also include the calculation of permissible stresses and finally result in safety factors.

Tungsten Industry Updates Conflict Minerals Legislation Compliance Framework

July 28, 2022

The Tungsten Industry Conflict Minerals Council announced the release of an updated version of its Tungsten Framework document. The Tungsten Industry—Conflict Minerals Council (TI-CMC or “the Council”) is a framework through which its members can provide industry stakeholders, downstream tungsten consumers with conflict mineral reporting and disclosure obligations, and the public at large with their assurances that the tungsten products they supply are sourced in accordance with the relevant OECD Guidance, appropriate US laws such as Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and Regulation (EU) 2017/821 of the European Parliament and of the Council from May 17, 2017, and that the risks highlighted in this guidance are assessed and mitigated as appropriate.

Winsmith Redesigns Website and Launches New Perfection Gear Website

July 27, 2022

Winsmith, a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered gearing products, recently announced the redesign of their website and the launch of a new Perfection Gear website.

Velo3D Provides Additive Solution to Pratt & Whitney

July 18, 2022

Velo3D, Inc. recently announced that Pratt & Whitney has acquired an end-to-end solution from Velo3D to evaluate the Sapphire printer for manufacturing production jet engine components. This is the first Sapphire printer to be located at Pratt & Whitney; it previously utilized Velo3D’s contract manufacturer network to produce printed and finished parts.

FANUC Mexico Announces New Headquarters

July 15, 2022

FANUC recently hosted a grand opening and technology open house at its new robotics and automation headquarters in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The new 109K square foot facility will provide sales, demonstrations, training, engineering and customer service. The grand opening included welcome remarks from the governor of Aguascalientes and FANUC corporate executives, followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony, facility tours, and a large showroom filled with robotic and CNC demonstrations.

Index Establishes Service to Rebuild Tool Holders in North America

June 29, 2022

Effective June 1, 2022, Index has established a dedicated service department to rebuild tool holders at its North American headquarters in Noblesville, Indiana. Previously, the company processed all such rebuilds at its parent company in Germany. By investing in bringing this capability to the United States, Index expects to cut lead times for rebuilds by 50% - 70%.

DN Solutions Opens New Technical Support Office

July 18, 2022

DN Solutions (formerly Doosan Machine Tools) recently announced the opening of a Technical Support Office in Troy, Michigan. The new location will provide process improvements and technical solutions to both dealers and customers.

Desktop Metal Expands Global Partnership with SolidCAM

July 13, 2022

Desktop Metal has announced it has expanded its relationship with SolidCAM.

Star Cutter Increases Commitment to Alpena Community College Center for Manufacturing Excellence

July 11, 2022

Star Cutter Company has announced that it will be continuing its support of Alpena Community College’s manufacturing programs through increased monetary and equipment donations to the college. The donations will be supplied over a two-year period of time, helping to bring state-of-the art manufacturing equipment, such as grinding machines and optical comparators, to the center for hands-on training opportunities.

AddUp Partners with ECM Group for Additive Heat Treating Solutions

July 12, 2022

AddUp, a major player in the field of metal additive manufacturing and the ECM Group, creator of innovative thermal solutions, have signed a partnership to develop high value-added solutions for the thermal treatment of 3D printed metal parts.

AGMA Technical Committee Update