Indispensable for anyone involved in the design, selection, maintenance, lubrication, troubleshooting, testing and inspection (quality control), and applications of gears, gear drives, and their related components, this a-to-Z quick reference puts the essential language of gearing right at your fingertips. Packed with clear, concise definitions for common terms, trade names, and abbreviations--plus crisp mechanical drawings that clarify important engineering concepts--the Encyclopedic Dictionary of Gears and Gearing is the first place to turn for fast, dependable answers to the questions that arise almost daily on the job.
All entries have been carefully reviewed for technical accuracy and are fully cross-referenced to enhance understanding and save you valuable look-up time. From the fundamentals of gearing to more advanced coverage of design and fabrication methods, you'll find a wealth of previously hard-to-find information on:
- Gear geometry
- Gear types
- Gear materials and heat treatments
- Enclosed gear drives
- Inspection and testing
, etc.
A To Z Entries
Appendix A Grinding Nomenclature
Appendix B Gaging Nomenclature and Related Terms
Appendix C Hob Nomenclature and Related Terms
Appendix D Gear Shaving Cutter Nomenclature
Appendix E Milling-Cutter Nomenclature
Appendix F Broaching Nomenclature
References