October 2011

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Exploring Gear Expo

Don't miss Gear Technology's booth #1337 at this year's Gear Expo in Cincinnati.

Technical Articles

Comparison of Test Rig and Field Measurement Results on Gearboxes for Wind Turbines

This article describes some of the most important tests for prototypes conducted at Winergy AG during the product development process. It will demonstrate that the measurement results on the test rig for load distribution are in accordance with the turbine measurements.

Low-Distortion Heat Treatment of Transmission Components

This paper presents how low pressure carburizing and high pressure gas quenching processes are successfully applied on internal ring gears for a six-speed automatic transmission. The specific challenge in the heat treat process was to reduce distortion in such a way that subsequent machining operations are entirely eliminated.

Feature Articles

Gear Expo 2011 Map and Listings

Your guide to Gear Expo 2011, with highlighted map and alphabetical listings of exhibitors.

Gear Expo 2011 - Exhibitors by Booth Number

Use this guide to plan your trip to Gear Expo 2011.

Gear Expo 2011 - Product Previews

There will be plenty of time to talk shop, learn about the latest educational and research endeavors and network with peers. But the real reason the gear industry comes together every two years is to see all the new products and technology offerings.

Longfellow's Queen of the West

Let's take a look at Cincinnati -- Henry Longfellow's "Queen of the West" and Ohio's third-largest city.

Gear Expo 2011 - Show Stoppers

Our special advertising section brings you the highlights of Gear Expo 2011.

ASM Heat Treating Show

Map and listings to the ASM Heat Treating Society Conference and Exposition, which is co-located with this year's Gear Expo.

ASM Booth Previews

Here are some of the new products and technologies available to attendees at Heat Treat 2011.

Addendum

The Antique Gear Show

While the cable networks seem to be inundated with collectible television shows, the Addendum staff believes there's room for one more.

Product News

LMT Fette Introduces SpeedCore

New material technology allows for more efficient and flexible hobbing.

Product News

The complete Product News section from the October 2011 issue of Gear Technology.

Industry News

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the October 2011 issue of Gear Technology.

Events

Calendar

The complete Technical Calendar section from the October 2011 issue of Gear Technology.

EMO Hannover - More than Machine Tools

Some gear-related highlights from the recent EMO show in Hannover, Germany.