FEATURE ARTICLES | 1997-05-01

A Conversation With Darle Dudley

For many years, when gear engineers have been confronted with tough problems either in the field or on the drawing board, one of the inevitable suggestions has been, "Ask Darle Dudley," or "Check the Dudley book." That's not surprising. With more than fifty years' experience in gear design and credits for five books (with translations in French, German, Spanish and Italian), numerous papers, lectures, and patents, and a worldwide reputation as a gear expert, Darle Dudley's position as one of the men to ask when dealing with knotty gear problems is unassailable.

TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 1993-05-01

Initial Design of Gears Using an Artificial Neural Net

Many CAD (Computer Aided Design) systems have been developed and implemented to produce a superior quality design and to increase the design productivity in the gear industry. In general, it is true that a major portion of design tasks can be performed by CAD systems currently available. However, they can only address the computational aspects of gear design that typically require decision-making as well. In most industrial gear design practices, the initial design is the critical task that significantly effects the final results. However, the decisions about estimating or changing gear size parameters must be made by a gear design expert.

TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 1989-11-01

Compter-Aided Spur Gear Tooth Design: An Application-Driven Approach

This article discusses an application driven approach to the computer-aided sizing of spur gear teeth. The methodology is bases on the index of tooth loading and environment of application of the gear. It employs handbook knowledge and empirical information to facilitate the design process for a novice. Results show that the approach is in agreement with the textbook data. However, this technique requires less expert knowledge to arrive at the conclusion. The methodology has been successfully implemented as a gear tooth sizing module of a parallel axis gear drive expert system.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-09-18 | From Power Transmission Engineering

Cortec Corporation Offers Rubber Gaskets as Corrosion Inhibitors

Rubber and elastomers make great seals—but did you know they can also provide corrosion protection? In many cases, gaskets, O-rings, and other rubber components exist in direct contact with metal, making them an ideal delivery system for corrosion inhibitors. Cortec Corporation outlines how these points of corrosion vulnerability can turn into agents of corrosion protection.

VIDEO | 2025-08-07 | From Power Transmission Engineering

Expertly Designed Complete Actuation System for Aerospace with AMTEK PDS

Elevate the aerospace program with AMETEK PDS. See how their complete actuation systems, designed by a team of experienced engineers, can meet your specific needs—from a single actuator for a cargo door to a full flap actuation system with motors, actuators, and system-level controllers.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2025-07-24 | From Power Transmission Engineering

Yaskawa America Announces Expansion Plans and North American Headquarters Relocation

Yaskawa America Inc. will invest at least $180 million and create more than 700 new high-paying jobs in Wisconsin. The company is experiencing significant growth driven by innovation in robotics, motion control, AC drives, and solar inverters. The company's newest investment in Wisconsin will consolidate its Illinois and Wisconsin facilities into one campus in Franklin, Wisconsin, over the next 8-10 years. The project includes relocating its North American headquarters and training facility from Waukegan, IL.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2024-10-04 | From Power Transmission Engineering

Yaskawa Offers Packaging Technologies at Pack Expo 2024

Explore cutting-edge robotic solutions designed to optimize your packaging operations, enhance efficiency, and boost productivity. From palletizing to picking and packing, Yaskawa (Booth #N-5736) collaborative and industrial robots deliver precision and flexibility for any job.