Gear Technology E-mail Newsletter October 28, 2026

October 28, 2026

Micropitting, scuffing, and spalling usually start with what reaches the teeth: unstable oil films, contamination, and edge loading. If those aren’t fixed, a new gear just resets the clock.

Gear Scuffing Analysis Comparison Study

Two scuffing analysis programs ran the same EV gear set and disagreed by as much as 40 percent on surface temperature. This study shows why each tool needs its own calibration against test rig data.

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CMC Expands Collaboration With Lincoln Tech’s WorkforceLinc Division

CMC, provider of integrated intermodal solutions in the U.S., and WorkforceLinc, workforce development division of Lincoln Educational Services Corp., are expanding their intermodal technician training program to the Port of Baltimore.

Join us for Gearbox Systems Design

MPMA is hosting our Gearbox Systems Design course on December 1-3, online! This course focuses the supporting elements of a gearbox that allow gears and bearings to do their jobs most efficiently. Learn about seals, lubrication, lubricants, housings, breathers, and other details that go into designing gearbox systems.