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   Gear Manufacturing Technology Update       October 14, 2020

2020 Powder Metal Trends

20/20 is considered to be perfect vision, but the year 2020 outlook is quite obscure. We can view the current state of the PM industry through short-term, fear-tinted glasses or gain a clearer picture of long-range opportunities. Just like U.S. manufacturing in general, the PM industry has been impacted negatively by the pandemic.

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Is Grinding Damage Ruining Your Day?

Is Grinding Damage Ruining Your Day?

Do your operators know the top 30 causes of tempering, rehardening and cracking that can result from grinding? Do you know your real total cost of scrap resulting from grinding damage?

Arvin Global Solutions has developed a video-based training program on grinding damage which is the most comprehensive study available anywhere.

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Are You Getting Near-Net Value?

Are You Getting Near-Net Value?

Presrite forges more precise, durable gears that don’t have to be turned, hobbed, and shaved to reach near-net specs, for significant material and labor savings. Our unmatched forging capability provides superior strength-to-weight ratio for optimal machining performance. Visit our website to learn how to get the Presrite near-net advantage.

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Not Making the Cut?

Not Making the Cut?

Forest City Gear is here to help! Contact us today for a quote or to learn more about our quick-turn, high-precision, world-class Cut Teeth Only capabilities.

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Webcast Auction: Oct. 21, Transmission-Gear & Electric Motor Mfg. Assets

Webcast Auction: Oct. 21, Transmission-Gear & Electric Motor Mfg. Assets

Bid on Liebherr, Gleason and Fellows CNC Gear Hobbers / Shapers / Shavers • CNC Wire Benders & Wire Formers • C&B Machinery & Koyo CNC Grinders • Haas, Mori Seiki & Saginaw Machine Systems CNC HMC’s & VMC’s • The Ohio Company Broaches • Gear Inspection • CMM's • Robots

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Basic Gear Inspection for Operators Course

Basic Gear Inspection for Operators Course

The course will provide a solid foundation for anyone going into gear inspection. Learn the common, current and basics of the tools and techniques used to measure and inspect gears. Understand the four main categories by which a gear is evaluated and classified. Gain proficiency in understanding gear quality by learning the numerical scale on which gear design, manufacture and inspection are based, and more.

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Weiler Abrasives Expands Large Diameter Cutting Wheels

Weiler Abrasives Expands Large Diameter Cutting Wheels

Weiler Abrasives has expanded its offering of Tiger and Wolverine large diameter cutting wheels for chop saws and stationary saws, and has also introduced a new line of high-speed cutting wheels for gas and electric saws under the same brand names. The new products provide customers with more options for cutting in the metal fabrication, construction and rail industries.

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