GEAR TALK WITH CHUCK | 2019-04-02

Don't Let Them Fade Away!

It occurred to me that some readers may be unfamiliar with Darle W. Dudley, author of many respected gear reference books. A quick on-line “name ch...

GEAR TALK WITH CHUCK | 2019-03-21

My Story: Ernie Reiter

In the last semester of my senior year of mechanical engineering, I recall having a discussion with my study group friends about the purpose of our...

GEAR TALK WITH CHUCK | 2019-03-14

My Career in Gears: Ray Drago

When I was in high school (Manual Training High School in Brooklyn, NY) I had a general science teacher, Mrs. Gaudiello, who recognized something i...

GEAR TALK WITH CHUCK | 2019-01-31

The Importance of Dirty Hands

My dear friend Octave’s account of his co-op experience (see Tuesday’s 1-29 post) reinforces my belief that no one should trust an engineer or desi...

GEAR TALK WITH CHUCK | 2019-01-10

The Journey Continues

An apprentice ...

GEAR TALK WITH CHUCK | 2018-12-27

Another Year in Gears

We hope you enjoyed the many posts to fundamental topics during 2018. Our magazine has long been the “newspaper of record” for the gear industry an...

GEAR TALK WITH CHUCK | 2018-11-01

Institutional Memory

There is an old joke that a consultant is someone who borrows your watch in order to tell you what time it is. Unfortunately, there is an element o...

PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2018-10-01 | From Power Transmission Engineering

Show Me Something

Fall is the season of change. But in industrial America, it's also the season of trade shows. Either way, the season is in full swing.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-08-01 | From Power Transmission Engineering

Couplings: Designed to Carry the Pay(load)

Couplings. There certainly is no shortage of couplings - or things to couple them with. There also seems to be no lack of applications for them. You say you need to reduce the transmission of shock loads from one shaft to another? That's a classic application for shaft couplings; but really, couplings are application-intensive. They're everywhere.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-06-01 | From Power Transmission Engineering

A Mechanical Healthcare Plan

Motor Operation Gets Big Boost from Smart Technology (Here's How to Take Advantage)

GEAR TALK WITH CHUCK | 2018-04-26

Actions Have Consequences

The initial motivation for changing outside diameters was the avoidance of undercutting. Designers, engineers, and theoreticians quickly discovered...

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-04-01 | From Power Transmission Engineering

Where We Stand

The automotive industry is on the precipice of a shift. Here's what the future looks like and what you need to know to prepare for it.

PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2018-04-01 | From Power Transmission Engineering

Buyer Beware

No one likes paying too much for anything. Everyone wants to get a better deal. That's why you shop around before buying a new car. That's why you look at sale advertisements before buying a new refrigerator or big screen tv. The bigger the purchase, the more you want to compare prices.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-04-01 | From Power Transmission Engineering

Bogus Bearings Still on a Roll

Counterfeits continue to vex big-name suppliers

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-04-01 | From Power Transmission Engineering

Making the Smart Choice in PT Components

The Latest Clutch & Brake Technology Looks at Reliability, Cost and Design Specifications.

EVENTS | 2018-03-01 | From Power Transmission Engineering

Calendar

The complete technical calendar from the March 2018 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.

EVENTS | 2018-03-01 | From Power Transmission Engineering

The Automated Industrial Community

Hannover Messe 2018 will focus on mobility, integration and collaboration.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2018-03-01 | From Power Transmission Engineering

Product News

The complete Product News section from the March 2018 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.