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Addendum Modification and Undercut

How to calculate the coefficient of profile shift to achieve addendum modification to eliminate undercut.

Finding the Ideal Material for Gears

When designing and manufacturing gears, the materials used will depend on what type of gear is being made and how and where it will be used.

How do Shaft Alignment and Speed Ratio Affect My Design?

Your Choice of Gear Style Will Depend on Your Desired Output Speed and Direction.

Heat Treating Carbon & Alloy Steels

What are the different methods for heat treating steel?

Are Your Gears Compliant?

What Makes a Gear RoHS or REACH Compliant under U.S. and EU Regulations?

What Precisely is My Gear Made Of?

Almost 90 Percent of the Steel Produced is Carbon Steel, but...

Precision Gearing: Accuracy and Tolerances

Understanding the Meaning of Precision and the Real Requirements of Your Application

Determining Tooth Thickness of Various Gear Types (Part III)

How to Calculate the Nominal Values of Over-Pin or Ball Measurement of Teeth of Various Types of Gearing

Determining Tooth Thickness of Various Gear Types (Part II)

How to Calculate the Nominal Values of Span Measurement of Teeth of Various Types of Gearing