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   Gear Manufacturing Technology Update       August 7, 2024

Role of Forging in Supply Chain Resilience

The success of manufacturing critical components, such as ship shafts, gears, artillery or adaptor plates/rings, depends on their design and how well that design can be translated into a tangible, cost-effective, high-quality product. This is where Design for Manufacturability (DFM) comes into play. The significance of DFM rests in the forging process's role in creating a robust and resilient supply chain.

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Forging Ahead

Specialty forgers can manufacture custom, high-quality, seamless rolled rings in a variety of materials and finishes in as little as eight weeks. Open die forgings and seamless rolled rings are essential components in the wind energy sector, contributing to the overall reliability and efficiency of turbines, generator systems, and transmission and distribution equipment.

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Enhance Gear Efficiency with Timken® EnviroSpexx™ Bearings

Gear manufacturers can achieve remarkable energy savings with Timken® EnviroSpexx™ Roller Bearings. Designed to reduce torque and improve efficiency, these bearings help lower energy costs and emissions. Read more to find out how EnviroSpexx can optimize your machines and support sustainability.

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Try the FVA-Workbench 9.2 Drive Technology Software for Free!

Try the FVA-Workbench 9.2 Drive Technology Software for Free!

Experience the FVA-Workbench, the software solution that integrates 50 years of drive technology research into one platform. FVA GmbH's most powerful release yet streamlines the design and calculation of drive systems. Features include modeling of the complete system, cylindrical and bevel gears, rolling and plain bearings, shafts and shaft-hub connections, and dynamics. Test the new version for free today!

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GRSL Quality Center: Fastest Way to Quieter Gears

GRSL Quality Center: Fastest Way to Quieter Gears

Today, manufacturers take about 30 minutes to inspect and analyze a gear for NVH gear noise. Instead, the new GRSL Quality Center featuring laser inspection, optional roll testing, and Advanced Waviness Analysis for gear noise evaluation, gauges, measures and analyzes one gear in one minute, for up to 100% quality inspection of your production output.

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oelheld’s DiaGrind: Increased Productivity & Cost Efficiency

oelheld’s DiaGrind: Increased Productivity & Cost Efficiency

Conquer your gear manufacturing challenges with oelheld’s DiaGrind series. Increase grinding wheel and cutting tool life, reduce grinding burn and burrs, gain excellent air release properties, and achieve machine cleanliness – all with DiaGrind. Successfully used on gear hobbing, grinding and shaping applications.

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