The Latest Gear Industry Origin Stories
In recent weeks, we've posted a number of new "Origin Stories" on the blog. Origin Stories are the self-told tales of how gear industry veterans got their start in gearing, and the only place you can read them is on the Gear Technology blog. Recently we've posted tales from Geoff Ashcroft, Claude Gosselin and Rob Swiss. Thanks to all who have shared their stories so far!
3D Printed Grinding Wheels: A Technological Breakthrough
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By 3D printing, we can create custom precision-structured superabrasives with unique surface slots, integrated cooling holes, passages and channels. 3M™ Precision Structured Vitrified CBN Grinding Wheels can boost productivity in your complex ID grinding processes.
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Removing heat and reducing friction during the metal grinding process
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Protect gearbox components against wear and micropitting
To prevent gearbox breakdown, your oil must protect gears and roller
bearings against damage. Especially when under critical lubricating
conditions. That’s where additives come in. While the additives in most
lubricants form the necessary protective layer, they require certain
temperatures to do it. Some gear oils only offer reliable protection in
a very narrow temperature range.
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Improve gear life and power transfer.
TimkenSteel's high-strength, high-toughness, clean steels provide longer life, more power and/or lighter weight to meet your needs.
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Efficiently geared, completely machined—PITTLER SkiveLine
Pioneering machine series PITTLER SkiveLine allows for maximum quality internal and external gearings to be machined faster, more flexible and at lower tool costs. The 5-axis Power Skiving gearing center also features complete machining in one single clamping, automated loading and unloading as well as an intelligent tool and measuring concept for highly efficient series production.
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Methods Machine Tools Announces Fanuc Robodrill EcoPlus
Methods Machine Tools, Inc., has announced the introduction of the new Fanuc RoboDrill EcoPlus, offering a larger 21 tool capacity and increased speed via an optional 24,000 rpm spindle. Two EcoPlus models are available including one with a larger X-axis travel and table size.
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