Steel is the most commonly used metal in the world, finding use in components, products, and structures across a wide range of industries. This popularity is largely due to the material’s inherent strength, hardness, and durability. However, when considering steel […]
Timing belt pulley drive systems use teeth and grooves like a chain and sprocket to lock the drive and driven pulley together. These systems keep alignment by maintaining the engagement of precise teeth and pockets between the belt and pulley. […]
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Splines are grooves or teeth on a shaft that match up with grooves or teeth on another component to transmit torque. Splines are generally used when both linear and rotational motion is desired. There are various types of splines used […]
Click to Expand Most commonly used to transfer power and torque from one part of a mechanical system to another, shafts are long, cylindrical components that serve an assortment of applications, depending on the mechanical system’s needs. Shafts can […]
Rolling is a metal forming process that employs the use of a series of rollers to alter the shape, improve the uniformity, and/or enhance the mechanical properties of materials. Rolled steel can be categorized into two types—hot rolled steel and […]
Involute Splines: Types, Design Considerations, Materials, and Applications Splines are driven shafts that work by interlocking the grooves of one piece […]
Spur Gear Terminology & Formulas What is a Spur Gear? A spur gear is one of the simplest […]
Cold Forming 101: Understanding the Process The Cold Forming Process Cold forming – often known as cold roll […]