Gear Systems Design for Minimum Noise

November 12–20—Live Online Course

The need for noise control and its relation to gear drive design will be discussed. The general nature of noise and its measurement will be examined, with particular emphasis on terminology standards, and units of measurement appropriate to gear technology. Various techniques to reduce the noise level of existing gear systems without requiring major hardware replacement will be discussed. The discussion will include enclosures, absorbers, dissipative dampers, isolators (gearbox and gear blank), and impulse phasing.
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How to Read and Interpret a Gear Inspection Chart

December 3—Live Online Course

This half-day online seminar is intended to provide you with a thorough understanding of the information contained within a typical gear inspection report. Specifically, we will look at the contents and meaning of the information contained within the gear charts, as well as the techniques used by the gear measurement system to assess gear quality. An explanation of basic gear measurement techniques, how measurement equipment and test machines implement these techniques, and how to interpret the results from these basic measurements will be covered. We will also discuss how to interpret the results and what corrective actions may be considered if the quality of a particular gear is unsatisfactory.
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Analytical Gear Chart Interpretation

January 23—Live Online Course

This course is an introduction to the methodology of analytical gear inspection and the evaluation and interpretation of the resulting data. The application of this information to identify and correct manufacturing errors will begin to be explored. Additionally, it reviews chart interpretation and applies inspection data to understand the causes and cures of manufacturing errors. Many chart examples are used to understand cause and effect.
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Design Basics of Spur and Helical Gears

January 28—Live Online Course

Learn how to develop and understand customer gear drive application specifications and target performance expectations. Review, calculate and select basic gear terminology variables and design parameters which define tooth bending and contact rating safety factors on two real-life examples. Learn how to optimize gear fatigue Safety Factors for a given target design life and fit new gear designs and ratios into existing center distance using profile shift. Use commercially available software to develop gear geometry factors, calculate and optimize gear set power density and performance. Review common gear failure modes if the design or final accuracy does not meet application requirements. Discuss time and cost of more than 20 other gear drive component functions and drive development steps through prototypes to shipment of compliant assembled production drives. There will be an opportunity to discuss gear design challenges which may be unique to participant industries.
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Forest City Gear Breaks Ground on New Warehouse

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Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine—and medium-pitch custom gears, is pleased to announce the groundbreaking of its new warehouse on October 21. The 50’ x 100’ climate-controlled warehouse will store finished goods while prioritizing storage space in the existing footprint for in-process items for Cut Teeth Only jobs.
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U.S. Energy Department races to finalize $1.7 billion in EV plant conversion grants

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U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said on October 22 that the U.S. Department of Energy is moving swiftly to finalize $1.7 billion in grants to convert automotive plants for electric vehicle (EV) production. The funding is intended to help major automakers, like General Motors and Stellantis, transition existing facilities to EV production, part of the Biden administration’s broader push to dominate the global EV market.
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NASA’s work, including its Moon to Mars exploration approach, is advancing science and technology for the Artemis Generation, while also driving significant economic growth across the United States, the agency announced.
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The Department of Labor has issued formal principles to guide employers as they introduce artificial intelligence platforms into their workplaces. The agency’s guidelines say responsible AI use in the workplace should prioritize employees and improve working conditions.
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How Additive Manufacturing Is Reshaping U.S. Industries and Supply Chains

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In recent years, reshoring has evolved from a strategic consideration to a central priority for both policymakers and businesses. A combination of supply chain disruptions, rising import costs, and national security concerns has driven the urgency to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.
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