Helical Gear Cover
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Gear Essentials: Helical Gear

Confused about helical gears and why they are different from spur or traditional gears? You’re not alone.  The gear essentials can be complicated at first.  Maybe you’ve noticed your machinery isn’t as smooth or quiet as you’d like or you’re dealing with excessive wear and tear. The problem might be your gear choice. Helical gears…

6 Gear Train Principles Every Engineer Should Know
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6 Gear Train Principles Every Engineer Should Know

Gears are all around us, from our watches to our car engines. But understanding the gear train principles, and how gears rotate and interact isn’t just nice to know – it’s necessary for every engineer and designer.  Many engineers and designers struggle with gear train design and end up with inefficiencies or even failures in…