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  1. Finding the ideal materials for gears

    • When designing a gear that is going to be subjected to a corrosive environment or needs to be non-magnetic, a copper alloy is usually the best choice. The three most common copper alloys used in gearin… See more

    Iron Alloys

    When a gear design requires a superior material strength, iron alloys are the best … See more

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    Tool Steel Alloys

    The fourth group of alloys is tool steels. These are steel alloys with traces of cobalt, molybdenum, tungsten, and/or vanadium. These elements add heat resistance and durability t… See more

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    Aluminum Alloys

    Aluminum alloys are a good alternative to iron alloys in applications that have a need for a high strength-to-weight ratio. Aluminum alloys are typically one-third the weight of st… See more

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    Thermoplastics

    Thermoplastics are the best choice for gears where weight is the most important criteria. Gears made from plastics can be machined like metallic gears; however, some ther… See more

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