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This paper documents the development of a novel CNC metal forming process called “Stretch roll forming”. It is an extension of the three roll forming (or slip-roll) process, wherein many pairs of roller-like dies mounted on positioning slides are used to approximate the instantaneous geometry of the part being formed, and to guide the formation of extrusions and sheets into desired shapes. ...Parts with constant radius as well as variable radius along the length have been formed. This CNC metal forming process eliminates heat treatment and produces higher quality parts while eliminating the need to use part specific dies for a wide class of parts.

This book is intended for gear metallurgists and materials specialists, manufacturing engineers, lubrication technologists, and analysts concerned with gear failures who seek a better understanding of gear performance and gear life. All of the critical technical aspects of gear materials technology are addressed. Coverage includes an overview of the various types of gears used, important gear terminology, applied stresses and strength requirements associated with gears, and lubrication and wear; in-depth treatment of metallic (ferrous and nonferrous alloys) and plastic gear materials; the properties of carburized steels, the material of choice for high-performance power transmission gearing; and the increasing use of plastics for both motion-carrying and power transmission applications is addressed.