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   Gear Manufacturing Technology Update       July 17, 2019

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Watching the Chips Fly

By Chuck Schultz

It was a real treat to spend a day at a gear shop this week. After all these years, I still enjoy watching a round blank get transformed into a gear or pinion. Aside from the very enjoyable tour, I was there to teach about the process of making gears in all its wonderful complexity.

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Kapp Niles KNe3P – Big bang for the buck!

Kapp Niles KNe3P – Big bang for the buck!

Efficiency paired with ergonomic design makes the KNe3P the perfect solution for flexible production of small and medium lot sizes. With its easy to use interface it perfectly complements the diverse KAPP NILES machine portfolio. Gear profile grinding at its best!

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The Motion + Power Technology Expo

The Motion + Power Technology Expo

Expect unique solutions from 250+ companies – including 50 first-time exhibitors. Discover how hydraulics and pneumatics could improve your project at the new Fluid Power Pavilion. Explore cutting-edge manufacturing technology at the Emerging Technology Pavilion. Prepare yourself for a powerful experience.

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OUR BIG NEWS CAN'T BE KEPT QUIET MUCH LONGER!

OUR BIG NEWS CAN'T BE KEPT QUIET MUCH LONGER!

When you're at the show, stop by the GMTA booth and ask Walter Friedrich the answer. He might tell you. Think broaching. Our partner Profilator, who builds the most advanced gearmaking machines in the industry, has something VERY SPECIAL coming. Walter will be watching for you in Detroit!

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Residual Stress Measurement Services

Residual Stress Measurement Services

Measurement services for residual stress and retained austenite are available in any of our ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories or on-site for customer convenience. Comprehensive data is delivered in an easy to understand report including:

  • Calculation details with easy to understand graphs and charts
  • Sample profile and measurement details
  • Parameters used to perform your measurements


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New 3D Printed Precision Structured CBN Grinding Wheels.

New 3D Printed Precision Structured CBN Grinding Wheels.

Reach new dimensions of ID grinding performance with a groundbreaking technology from 3M. 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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WFL Offers Automation Solutions

WFL Offers Automation Solutions

Automations are indispensable nowadays in the day-to-day operation of machine tool manufacturing. With WFL Robotic Solutions, there are no limits due to the modular concept: From articulated robots to portal loaders with various gripper designs, all types of workpieces can be processed or moved.

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