Technical Articles
Gear Motions, Inc. has published these technical articles:
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Power take-offs, or PTOs, take power from a power source and transmit it to another application. A common example is a vehicle such as a truck or tractor's engine powering attachments or secondary...
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Why work with a custom gear manufacturer like Gear Motions? Are not all gears designed and created the same way? If these are questions you have pondered, you have come to the right place....
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In the world of precision gear manufacturing, there are often many opportunities to increase efficiency simply by changing one of the elements of your gear production process. Many gear manufacturers...
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Compared to other types of gears, worm gears are unique and have very distinctive characteristics and uses. This post will focus on the advantages of worm gears....
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In gear manufacturing, precision gear grinding is a finishing process which uses abrasive wheels to remove small variations on gear teeth. It is widely known to be the most accurate way to finish a...
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As a gear manufacturer, we typically receive two different types of inquiries from potential customers.
The first type comes from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), usually from industries...
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Precision gears are often used in industries that require extremely high accuracy themselves, including the aerospace and military, medical device, and printing and packaging industries....
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Spur gears and helical gears are two of the most common types of gears. They can often be used for the same types of applications; so what are the differences between helical gears vs. spur gears?...
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Gears are critical elements in the power transmission systems of many machines. As a result, gear failure could mean disastrous results and costly downtime for your equipment or products.
As a buyer...
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Powdered metal gears are made through the process of powder metallurgy. There have been many advances to this process over the years, which have in turn caused an increase in the popularity of...
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Between increasing tariffs and a global pandemic, the supply chain has been significantly disrupted this year. If you are one of many American manufacturers that rely on international suppliers for...
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There are many terms that can be used to describe different types of gears. Some terms are very common. Some you may have never heard of. In some cases, there are several different terms for...
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When it comes to large scale production, gear engineering and design is crucial. While there are many aspects to consider, one that shouldn't be overlooked is the selection of gear material. Let's...
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In the gear industry, gear noise and misalignment are among the most common problems manufacturers come across. A relatively easy solution that gear manufacturers can utilize to fix these problems is...
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At first glance, planetary gear systems, also known as epicyclic gear systems, appear to be quite complex. It is certainly true that it takes a skilled gear engineer to master all of the intricate...
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Gear inspection is an important procedure for checking not only the overall quality of the manufactured gear, but it also provides insights to the efficiency and level of control of the manufacturing...
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If you want to manufacture high quality precision gears, you should start with high quality gear blanks. You may be able to find or manufacture low cost, low quality gear blanks that seem to fit your...
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With so many different types of gears, it can be hard to keep track of the wide range of uses for each type of gear. Read on to learn more about straight bevel gears and some of the applications they...
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You have to take into account noise, efficiency, 'backdrive', heat, and durability - among a host of factors that come into consideration during the design phase of a gearing application....
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By following the evolution of gears over a long period of time, we in the gear manufacturing industry increase the likelihood that we can learn from the past without engineering some of its mistakes...
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“Electric vehicles” may just be the phrase of the year in manufacturing. It’s hard to open an industry publication or browse a website or social media platform without coming across...
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Gears are critical elements in the power transmission systems of many machines. As a result, gear failure could mean disastrous results and costly downtime for your equipment or products....
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Nixon Gear has been making gear sets for Kobelco superchargers since they began making them in 1996. When manufacturing high speed gear sets, it takes super precision and finish to tolerate the harsh...
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What is Gear Grinding...
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We have put together an insider' guide to the top resources for the gear industry to help navigate the complexities....
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Here we highlight the different types of gears and what a gear is/does....
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Most people focus on the right material, meaning quality, and the right cost, meaning price, but fail to look at place and time....
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Have you ever thought, "I'd like to know more about the gears our company buys or specifies. It might help me or one of our engineers or quality folks do our jobs better....
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Here we delve into the burgeoning world of specialty EVs, exploring their significance, challenges, and the future prospects that lie ahead....
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How Gear Motions has taken an active role in supplying gears to two legendary companies known for quality and performance on the open road....
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The label industry is a vital component of the global manufacturing ecosystem, providing essential identification, branding, and compliance information across various products. As consumer demands for...
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The management of gear manufacturing costs is a complex process. It is more than just the standard action process that gears take in their production....
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Another glaring problem in the field of gear assembly that can lead to reduced life of both parts and machine - gear rattle....
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Last month we discussed the popularity of electric vehicles and the impact on the gear industry. This month we focus on a specific type of electric transportation, electric bikes. E-bikes have seen a...
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Robotic systems play a pivotal role in automating various stages of gear manufacturing, from machining and inspection to assembly and packaging....
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When you need precision gears, gear grinding is an essential part of the manufacturing process. However, not all gear grinding services are created equal. Without careful selection, your ground gears...
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Here we delve into the various applications, technological advancements, and future potential of precision printing as it expands beyond its traditional uses....
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When you need precision gears, it is almost guaranteed that gear grinding will be part of the manufacturing process. What you may not know is that all gear grinding services are not performed at the...