Isotropic Superfinish Archives - REM Surface Engineering

What to Expect From Chemically Accelerated Superfinishing Process

Posted by Danny Estrada on Mittwoch, August 30th, 2023 in

Isotropic superfinishing is a customizable manufacturing operation whereby tens or hundreds of gears can be simultaneously processed in the same […]...

Gear designers and manufacturers will need to review and update their tooth flank roughness specifications based on the new ISO 21920 GPS family of standards.

Changes Ahead in the Roughness Standards

Posted by Mark Michaud on Freitag, Mai 15th, 2020 in

I have written numerous articles on tooth flank surface roughness measurement. This is such a page-turner of a subject!...

Materials Matter : Roughness Measurement Tips: Calibration, the Razor Blade Test

Posted by Mark Michaud on Dienstag, Februar 25th, 2020 in

If a problem is found with a contact stylus profilometer during routine check with a Rubert-Song specimen, do a little troubleshooting before sending it off for calibration and recertification....

A Comparison of Surface Roughness Measurement Methods for Gear Tooth Working Surfaces

Posted by Mark Michaud on Freitag, Oktober 25th, 2019 in

Surface roughness is a critical parameter for gears operating under a variety of conditions. It directly influences friction and contact temperature, and therefore has an impact on various failure modes such as macropitting, micropitting and scuffing...

Selecting media for optimum vibe bowl gear finishing

Posted by Bill Nebiolo on Dienstag, August 20th, 2019 in

Choosing the best media depends on structure and shape of the tooth flank, and whether media components should be abrasive, non-abrasive, or a blend....

The Impact of Surface Condition and Lubricant on Gear Tooth Friction

Posted by Christina Michaud on Donnerstag, November 6th, 2014 in

Frictional losses in gear boxes are of significant interest to gear box designers as these losses transform into heat. The direct result is a reduction in the fuel efficiency of the vehicle involved....

Evaluation of the Scuffing Resistance of Isotropic Superfinished Precision Gears

Posted by David Smith on Montag, Juni 2nd, 2014 in

REM ist der Technologieführer im Bereich der Oberflächenbearbeitung von Metallteilen. Als solcher verfügen wir über zahlreiche Fachartikel und Ressourcen zu […]...

The Reduction of Parasitic Friction in Automotive Gearbox and Drive Train Components by the Isotropic Superfinish

Posted by David Smith on Montag, Juni 2nd, 2014 in

REM ist der Technologieführer im Bereich der Oberflächenbearbeitung von Metallteilen. Als solcher verfügen wir über zahlreiche Fachartikel und Ressourcen zu […]...

Chemically Accelearated Vibratory FInishing for the Elimination of Wear and pitting-Horsepower chart

Chemically Accelerated Vibratory Finishing for the Elimination of Wear and Pitting of Alloy Steel Gears

Posted by David Smith on Montag, Juni 2nd, 2014 in

REM ist der Technologieführer im Bereich der Oberflächenbearbeitung von Metallteilen. Als solcher verfügen wir über zahlreiche Fachartikel und Ressourcen zu […]...