There are many ways for a gear manufacturer to consider the gears they produce. You can think about the size and shape, the purpose they’re about to be used for, or even the materials they’re made out of. But one of the most efficient ways to categorize gears is based on the relative position of … Continued

Gears are produced in a number of different ways, so there’s no single gear manufacturing “process” that can be used to describe the creation of all gears. Why? Well for starters, there are many types of gears, including traditional “spur” gears, but also helical gears, whose teeth spiral around the center of the gear, herringbones, … Continued

According to a recent report, 9 out of 11 separate gear manufacturing markets in the United States are poised for growth in 2017. The report, released by the American Gear Manufacturer’s Association (AGMA), projects that demand for gears will grow 6.4 percent in 2017, to $40 billion in total sales (which includes domestic consumption, exports, … Continued

Gears are some of the most important simple machines we use in the modern world, even with the advances in technology we’ve seen unfold in the past decade. The magic of gears lies in the transference of directional power, and for that to occur as desired, gears need a proper “gear ratio” in relation to … Continued

Gears are necessary components for machines as small as your pocket watch and as big as the International Space Station. But when you’re considering the type of gear for your machine, or if you’re wondering how to budget for gear manufacturing for repairs and replacements, you may need to understand the life expectancy of a … Continued

In the world of custom gear manufacturing, teeth are some of the most important parts of our job. Our engineers and equipment focus on cutting teeth precisely, and that means understanding their function in the broader system, and being able to define and describe them correctly. Why Gear Teeth Are Important Teeth are the main … Continued

Gears are a simple machine used in thousands of different applications, from wrist watches to space shuttles, but what do they actually do? Why do we need gear manufacturing to keep our world moving? Gears are significant because they allow us to transfer motion and power in efficient, controllable ways. But what are those ways, … Continued

There are dozens of types of gears, and dozens of types of materials to choose from when making them; that’s why custom gear manufacturing is such a necessary, yet complex industry. For a gear manufacturer like Federal Gear, there are a few main things we need to keep in mind when designing or producing new … Continued

Custom made gears are made from scratch to be used in specific applications. For these jobs, it’s highly important that we maintain a high level of precision; if a gear is cut incorrectly, even if it’s only off a fraction of an inch, it could compromise the gear’s ability to perform its intended function, causing … Continued

Custom made gears come in a variety of forms, shapes, and applications that extend far beyond the conventional spur gear that most people are familiar with. Helical gears, for example, are cylindrical shaped gears with slanted teeth that give them a curved appearance. Advantages of Helical Gears Helical gears’ teeth have a larger contact ratio … Continued