2016 PAPERS

16FTM01. Efficient Hard Finishing of Asymmetric Tooth Profiles and Topological Modifications
by Generating Grinding
Authors: Andreas Mehr & Scott Yoders
New possibilities of modifications with the continuous generating grinding method will be presented, such as
Deviation Free Topological grinding (DFT), Generated End Relief (GER), Noise Excitation Optimized modification
(NEO), and hard finishing of asymmetric gears. The focus is on the explanation of the technical challenges, their
solutions, and the principle function of the dressing and grinding processes.
ISBN: 1-55589-060-5 Pages: 13

16FTM02. The Whirling Process in a Company that Produces Worm Gear Drives
Authors: Dr. Massimiliano Turci, Dr. Giampaolo Giacomozzi
This paper looks at the benefits that can be realized with the introduction a whirling machine into the wormgear
manufacturing facility. The benefits include time and cost savings, especially in regard to the need for grinding,
increased quality, and environmental considerations due to not needing cutting oils.
ISBN: 1-55589-061-2 Pages: 22

16FTM03. Worm Screw High-Speed Manufacturing

Author: Jean-Laurent Feutren
The conventional set-up of on a gear hobbing machine for the production of helical gears has the hob axis
perpendicular (±30°) to the workpiece. This set-up does not allow for conventional manufacturing of wormgears.
To solve this problem, a high speed method will be presented that reverses the axis between the workpiece and
tool, and utilizes a high speed spindle (up to 16 000 rpm). This method can produce wormgears eight times faster
than conventional methods.
ISBN: 1-55589-063-6 Pages: 15

16FTM04. Twist Control Grinding (TCG)

Author: Walter Graf
This paper introduces the latest process developments for the hard-finishing of gears in regards to controlling
flank twist. Flank twist occurs as a matter of course when machining helical gears that feature lead modifications,
and is brought about by the geometries and kinematics inherent in the continuous generating grinding of helical
gears. Controlling the flank twist on gears, using twist control grinding (TCG), can either eliminate twist
completely, or introduce a counter-twist to counteract the deformation of gears under load.
ISBN: 1-55589-064-3 Pages: 13

16FTM05. Review of Microstructure and Properties of Non-Ferrous Alloys for Worm Gear Application and
Advantages of Centrifugally Cast Gears
Authors: Giri Rajendran & Jason Hassen
This paper reviews the microstructure and properties of tin bronze, manganese bronze, and aluminum bronze
material that make them suitable for specific wormgear applications. The advantages of centrifugally cast bi-metal
gear blanks, and some common causes of worm gear failures are discussed.
ISBN: 1-55589-065-0 Pages: 11

16FTM06. Pre-Nitriding: A Means of Significantly Increasing Carburizing Throughput

Author: Thomas Hart
Higher carburizing temperatures allow end users to use shorter cycle times and significantly increase production
rates, but can lead to grain growth. Pre-nitriding is a relatively new technology that addresses grain growth and
allows carburizing end users to carburize at higher temperatures. Real life case studies show how carburizing
productivity has doubled, and sometimes tripled, using pre-nitriding.
ISBN: 1-55589-066-7 Pages: 10

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