How Many Teeth Do You Want?

By Charles Schultz

Designing gears is somewhat of a mathematical puzzle. You have lots of interconnected factors to play with in hopes of finding the "best" overall solution to the problem. Among the fundamental "variables" is the number of teeth on each component.

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A Look at Intelligent Workholding and Toolholding

By Matthew Jaster, Senior Editor

The notion of smart workholding and toolholding is a bit redundant when you think about it. Sure, the marriage of information, technology, engineering and communication to change how products are manufactured can be called smart, but isn't it just workholding and toolholding in 2018?

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Gear Manufacturing Technology Update April 25, 2018
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How Many Teeth Do You Want? By Charles Schultz Designing gears is somewhat of a mathematical puzzle. You have lots of interconnected factors to play with in hopes of finding the "best" overall solution to the problem. Among the fundamental "variables" is the number of teeth on each component. Read More A Look at Intelligent Workholding and Toolholding By Matthew Jaster, Senior Editor The notion of smart workholding and toolholding is a bit redundant when you think about it. Sure, the marriage of information, technology, engineering and communication to change how products are manufactured can be called smart, but isn't it just workholding and toolholding in 2018? Read More
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