In the last blog posting, I covered the importance of developing a Product Specification and getting all the “stakeholders” to agree on what a succ...

Before we move on from the topic of role model/mentors and their students, I think it is important to note just how fast our industry is changing. ...

The last post suggested constructing a fighting robot machine as a team building exercise. As a sole proprietor for the last eleven years, I am a b...

Mrs. Curtis’ account of their family firm’s transition from general machining to noted gearbox manufacturer is an important reminder that success o...

For the last few years I have delivered a gear foundation course to both young and experienced engineers wanting to understand gear technology, and...

You do not always have to say “no” when confronted with non-conforming parts. Here are a few “fixes” I have been comfortable authorizing:

Material Grade in Gears

The reason not all gears can be made from the same material grade has to do with hardenability. We have long unde...