Gear Solutions
Mechanical Paste Polishing vs. CAVF Finishing of Gears
Choosing the best gear finishing method often comes down to production volume, processing cycle times, and gear profiles. By William […]...
View MoreThe Challenges of Generic Deburring vs. CAVF Deburring
CAVF allows use of HDNA media, which has a low attrition rate, keeping its shape and size much longer and […]...
View MoreChanges Ahead in the Roughness Standards
Just when you thought it was safe to calculate a tooth flank surface roughness measurement, think again. By Mark Michaud […]...
View MoreMaterials Matter : Roughness Measurement: Optical vs. Contact Stylus Profilometry
Optical profilometry will become an important tool for predicting gear performance with more research and development of an objective lens to fit into tooth spaces....
View MoreRotorcraft Gearbox Regulations: LOL (not what you think)
The European Union’s CS-29 Amendment 7 places more stringent and rigorous testing requirements for certification of Category A type pressurized gearboxes under loss of lubrication conditions compared to the previous regulation....
View MoreMaterials Matter : Roughness Measurement Tips: Calibration, the Razor Blade Test
If a problem is found with a contact stylus profilometer during routine check with a Rubert-Song specimen, do a little troubleshooting before sending it off for calibration and recertification....
View MoreRoughness Measurement Tips: The Scratch Pad
You can check a profilometer’s overall performance following a quality-control-defined procedure and frequency using this traceable calibration specimen. By Mark Michaud […]...
View MoreVibratory Media Compositions vs. Attrition and Density
Vibratory media composition vs. attrition and density WILLIAM P. NEBIOLO PRODUCT MANAGER REM SURFACE ENGINEERING Media content is based […]...
View MoreSelecting media for optimum vibe bowl gear finishing
Selecting media for optimum vibe bowl gear finishing by WILLIAM P. NEBIOLO PRODUCT MANAGER Choosing the best media depends on […]...
View MoreMaterials Matter: How to Set Up a Vibratory Bowl for Gear Finishing
How to Set Up a Vibratory Bowl for Gear Finishing William P. Nebiolo, REM Surface Engineering, Inc. Open or tight […]...
View MoreMeasuring Tooth Flank Roughness
The Contact Stylus Profilometer provides a pragmatic, accurate and reproducible tooth flank roughness measurement. By Mark Michaud – January 15, 2019 Gear […]...
View MoreMaterials Matter : Surface Finishing Rotorcraft Gearing
An analysis of a loss of lubrication test of Isotropic Superfinished gears without black oxide coating. By Lane Winkelmann Rotorcraft gearboxes are […]...
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