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September 2000 • Vol.6 Issue 9 Page(s) 127-131 in print issue Add To My Personal Library Become A Connoisseur Behind The Scenes Expert Tips From . . .Chris Gage Chris Gage, North American ScanJet trainer for Hewlett-Packard ( ), has some tips to pass on to scanner users. •When taking data from a slide, scan directly from the slide. There's no need to turn it into a photograph first. A slide has more information, and the more information, the better. With ScanJet, you can also scan 3-D objects directly. •To keep track of my photos, I set up a folder on my Desktop called MyScans. It's a great way to save files so they're always right there in front of me. If you can't remember where you scanned a photo, try scanning another one and see what the default path is. •When enlarging photos, a scanner is the best device for manipulating the data, so let the scanner do the work. (As opposed to
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Gears

Gears are rotating mechanical devices employing 'teeth' in order to transmit torque between separate axes. Two or more cooperating gears are called a transmission and can produce a mechanical advantage by changing speed, torque or rotation direction.

Gearmotors
Gearmotors consist of an AC or DC motor with an integral gearbox or gear head typically used to adjust the motor's output speed and torque.
Gear and Gearbox Repair Services
Gear repair and gearbox repair services repair gears, gearboxes and speed reducers.
DC Servomotors
DC servomotors are generally small and powerful for their size, and easy to control. Common types of DC servomotors include brushless or gear motors.
DC Motors
DC motors are most commonly used in variable speed and torque applications. They include brushless and gear motors, as well as servomotors.
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An understanding of backlash, lost motion, and repeatability is the key to selecting servo gearheads. Precision gearheads are essential components of many servosystems, letting small motors control...

are available with integrated spur or planetary gearboxes in single and multistage models. Dc servomotors with built-in gearheads can provide a more cost-effective solution in a smaller package than...

Examples and Solutions of General Gear Problems For involute functions (INV ?) from 0 to 60 degrees, see Section 1, MANUAL of GEAR DESIGN. Equations of Involute Curve Tooth Thickness at any...

To apply a definite-purpose motor for a duty other than that for which it was intended must be carefully considered. Modifications can be made easily and inexpensively. Other modifications may require...