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   Gear Manufacturing Technology Update       June 14, 2017

Mastercam 2018 Focuses on Efficiency and Speed

Mastercam 2018 image of gearMastercam 2018 was recently introduced at EASTEC where attendees were impressed with the tools the software has available to get parts off the machine faster.

Gear Technology caught up with Ben Mund, senior market analyst at CNC Software, Inc., to discuss the latest update and plans for the software in the future.

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Reconsidering Unwritten Rules

Gear Talk with ChuckGear Technology blogger Chuck Schultz challenges you to challenge your organization's "unwritten rules." Who says there should never be a gear with a helix angle greater than 20 degrees?

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Register for the 7th WZL Gear Conference

Register for the 7th WZL Gear Conference

Open to the gear industry worldwide, the Conference will be held at the Sheraton in Ann Arbor Michigan, USA, July 18 & 19, 2017. WZL presentations from its research portfolio will include:

  • gear design
  • manufacturing and
  • testing
Plus presentations from Liebherr.
Cost: $260 per attendee.

To register, email GearSeminarWZL@liebherr.com


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Advanced Manufacturing at HANNOVER MESSE's North American Events

Advanced Manufacturing at HANNOVER MESSE's North American Events

From individual components, to complete smart systems, Integrated Automation, Motion & Drives presents the essential technologies driving the factory of the future.

Come see the latest innovations in gear technology or put your products on display!

Prepare yourself for Industry 4.0! Read more and get your FREE visitor pass >>

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We're Geared Up for Your Operational Work

We're Geared Up for Your Operational Work

'Cut Teeth Only' Operational Work is a Forest City Gear specialty. We'll cut to part print, inspect, and ship your gears faster and more efficiently from our ultra-modern production and inspection facilities. Get a quote in 48 hours or less. Contact:
quotes@forestcitygear.com
815-623-5256
www.forestcitygear.com

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Small Batch Production Made in the USA

Small Batch Production Made in the USA

While manufacturing is our profession, gear cutting is our craft. We have the ability to cut a wide range of gears up to 126" in diameter, with a focus and expertise in bevel gearing up to 80" in diameter. See our complete range of capacities here.

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The Magazine of Mechanical Components

The Magazine of Mechanical Components

If you buy, specify, recommend or use mechanical power transmission products like gears, bearings, motors, clutches, couplings or brakes, then Power Transmission Engineering is written for you. Subscribe or renew today!

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Lubricant Additive Prevents Hydrogen Embrittlement in Metals

Lubricant Additive Prevents Hydrogen Embrittlement in Metals

The Fraunhofer independent research institute has demonstrated that Nanol's lubricant additive has some completely new performance features. The patented lubrication additive, based on nano technology, was originally developed for fuel saving and wear protection in marine engines and industrial applications.

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