OES

Articles About OES

Articles are sorted by RELEVANCE. Sort by Date.

1 With These Shoes, Some Say Even White Men Can Jump (February 2011)

“Banned by the NBA!” the headline screams. What are we talking here - Steroids? Gambling? Methamphetamines? Black socks? No - we’re talking shoes.

2 Product News (February 2019)

The complete Product News section from the February 2019 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.

3 Product News (December 2016)

News about the most recent products to hit the market.

4 Schaeffler Goes Big in Bearing Applications (February 2020)

One of the largest components manufactured by Schaeffler last year was a double-row tapered roller bearing featuring an outer diameter measuring 3.6 meters and a weight just over nine tons.

5 Hannover Messe USA Goes Digital (August 2020)

There would have been an incredible lineup of products and technologies in Chicago in the Hannover Messe USA pavilion at IMTS 2020 -- everything from cobots and smart factory automation solutions to digital twins and mechanical power transmission components. Unfortunately, the planet had other ideas this year and we continue to conduct business on laptops, smartphones and Zoom meetings for the foreseeable future.

6 It Doesn't End Here (December 2016)

This issue, we're pleased to present our annual Buyers Guide. It's our comprehensive directory of suppliers of mechanical components, including gears, bearings, motors, couplings, clutches, brakes, gear drives and more. This directory represents our best effort to give you updated information about the companies who can provide you with the components you need to design, build and maintain better machinery.

7 Vibration Analysis Goes Mainstream (June 2017)

Using vibration analysis to evaluate machine health has many benefits, and with advances in sensor, recording, and analysis technology, vibration analysis is now within the reach of even small organizations.

8 Robots Go Where Even Heroes Fear to Tread (August 2012)

The DARPA Robotics Challenge is creating first-response robots capable of going where the danger is.

9 When a Good Gear Drive System Goes Bad (October 2012)

Even when the critical components of industrial power transmission gear drive systems are properly designed, specified and manufactured consistent with application requirements, performance problems can develop over time and failure may follow.

10 How Does An Electric Motor Work (October 2016)

If you’re an electrical engineer you know how an electric motor works; if you aren’t, it can be extremely confusing. Therefore, here’s the simplified explanation (or the “how an electric motor works for dummies” version) of how a four-pole, three-phase AC induction motor works in a car.

11 Built for Speed (March 2018)

Japan's Electric Aspark Owl Does 0-to-60 MPH in 1.9 Seconds!

12 Fluid Couplings vs VFDs for High Inertia Rotating Driven Loads (September 2017)

As the old adage goes, "There is more than one way to skin a cat." In the early stages of any project, system designers are faced with choices; whether they are designing a new application or retrofitting an old one, they need to determine what is the most efficient, economical and practical way of completing the task at hand. Though there are usually at least two viable means to accomplish the task, the first step is always to review and weigh the merits of each option.

13 Opening the Envelope on Bearing Vibration (September 2016)

Experienced operators can often tell if a machine is not working properly, on the basis that it does not ‘sound right.’ The same principle can be applied — using modern electronics — to identify the exact cause of the problem. Sensitive accelerometers can detect and analyze the vibrations from industrial equipment, highlighting problems such as misalignment or bearing imbalance. The technique is known as vibration analysis. It can identify bearing failure in the very early stages, when there is a microscopic defect on the raceway, for example. The problem is that the identifying signal is usually drowned out in all the other noise emanating from the machine.

14 The SKF High-Capacity Cylindrical Roller Bearing (Spring 2007)

Th e ISO defi nition of a full- complement bearing states that the bearing does not have a cage. When that defi nition was written, it was not technically possible to have a full-complement bearing with a cage. But SKF’s new high-capacity cylindrical roller bearing combines the load-carrying capacity of a fullcomplement bearing with the benefi ts of a bearing with a cage (Fig.1).

15 Choose the Form (June 2018)

In the 1984 film Ghostbusters, Bill Murray and company were asked by Gozer the Gozerian to "choose the form" of their destructor. It was a no-win scenario for the heroes, because no matter what they chose, they were still going to face death

16 ISO-AGMA Standards: Specific Sliding Defined (March 2017)

Does the definition of specific sliding mean the same between ISO 21771:2007 and AGMA 917-B97? In ISO, specific sliding is the ratio of the sliding speed to the speed of a transverse profile in the direction of the tangent to the profile. In AGMA, specific sliding is ratio of gear tooth sliding velocity to its rolling velocity.

17 The Toys That Make Engineering Noise: Part 2 (September 2021)

Who doesn't love LEGO? While no parent enjoys stepping on them in the living room, I'd rather have my kids building a castle, a tower or a giant LEGO wind mill then watch their faces glued to their cell phones for hours on end.

18 Hovercraft Technology Taking Us Back to the Future (December 2015)

There are few things in this world that elicit such a gleeful, childlike sense of wonder as does the word “hoverboard”.

19 Machine Elements - Shaping the Future through Continuous Evolution (February 2022)

Does Moore's Law apply to machine elements such as gears, bearings and mechanical components?

20 Centralized vs. Decentralized: Choosing the Right Type of Motor Control System (August 2020)

Are you looking for one simple formula to help you choose between centralized and decentralized motor control? Unfortunately, such a formula does not exist. However, evaluating the overall size of the system, comparing labor and material costs, and maintaining flexibility can help guide engineers in the right direction.

21 Combining Gear Design with Manufacturing Process Decisions (June 2020)

The integration of manufacturing information into gear design software reduces cost during the design process by avoiding time-consuming back and forth between the design and manufacturing departments. The challenging task for such software is ensuring the design engineer does not need specific manufacturing expertise. Otherwise he or she would be overwhelmed and not use such a feature.

22 Computing Gear Sliding Losses (February 2020)

As concerns surrounding the environmental impact of fossil fuels continue to grow, so does the need to produce vehicles with higher overall efficiency. The importance of enhanced vehicles has spurred drivetrain component manufacturers to study every aspect of efficiency loss in their products. The gearbox is a key contributor to the overall drivetrain efficiency.

23 Disinfecting the News Cycle (March 2020)

Staying sane is tough when the world seems so crazy, and having your brain plugged directly into the news cycle doesn't help. I know it's not healthy to keep refreshing my news feed. But the coronavirus has everyone scared, myself included.

24 Purchasing Efficiency (September 2018)

You may have noticed a lot of merger and acquisition activity lately in the power transmission industry. What does it mean?

25 3-D Printing and Plastic Gears (March 2015)

Regarding 3-D printing of gears and machine tools, etc. — does plastic gearing have a future in 3-D printing/additive manufacturing?

26 Grease Lubrication Mechanisms in Rolling Bearing Systems (October 2013)

Grease lubrication has clear advantages over oil lubrication: Grease does not leak easily; it has sealing properties; and it protects bearing surfaces from corrosion. Its disadvantages are grease-life limitations and a limited cooling ability. Moreover, in some applications there is a risk of grease starvation, which leads to reduced lubricating films. However, if the right grease, sealing system and/or lubrication system are chosen, then grease lubrication offers clear benefits. This article summarizes aspects of grease lubrication mechanisms in rolling bearings.

27 Gear Design Software, Engineer Beware (February 2014)

When software goes bad, what do we call it? System failure? Human failure? A virus? A number of words will work. How about this? Glitch. It has that onomatopoeic quality that fairly screams, Downtime! And with good reason -- software-generated miscalculations can have very expensive -- if not perilous -- repercussions.

28 Remembering Paul Winchell - A Man with Heart to Spare (December 2011)

Remember Paul Winchell? Sure you do - if you are a child of the ’50s. Who of that period does not recall ventriloquist dummies Jerry Mahoney and Knucklehead Smiff?

29 Exploring All Motor Options (April 2011)

Q&A with Harald Poesch, product marketing manager for servomotors at Siemens Drive Technologies.

30 Coastal Question Marks (October 2010)

Does the U.S. renewable energy solution lie offshore? An update on the status of offshore wind projects.

31 Good Purchasing Personnel Are a Priceless Investment (March 2014)

Seems simple enough doesn't it? It is most decidedly not. Indeed, one can make the case that--aside from uppermost management (or ownership)-- no one else in a heavy/high-tech manufacturing concern has more ownership of the company's everyday needs and necessities than the purchasing department.

32 Working in AutoCAD (April 2014)

How does one draw and mesh involute gear teeth in AutoCAD?

33 Diametral Pitch Calculation (April 2015)

Circular pitch gives me the size of the teeth in my mind, but diametral pitch does not. What is the purpose of the diametral pitch concept? Does it merely avoid pi in calculation?

34 Intelligent Integration (June 2015)

In this issue’s cover story, Stefan Hantke describes an evolving marketplace that requires smarter components and more integrated solutions. In fact, Hantke, who was recently named head of global industrial sales for the Schaeffler Group, goes so far as to predict that within a few short years, every bearing will have a wire coming out of it.

35 Servo Motor Performance at Stepper Motor Prices (April 2015)

Enhancing production with — and for — less is the standing order in today’s manufacturing world. Speeding up production while at the same time looking for ways, to cut, for example, energy costs, is a tricky equation with no single answer; where and how management goes about achieving that can take several paths.

36 3-D PRINTING IS HERE! (March 2015)

Necessity is the Mother of Invention, goes the bromide, but this 3-D printing thing is taking manufacturing to an entirely different — yes — dimension.

37 The 5 Golden Rules of Gear Buying (February 2015)

Let’s be clear about something up front here: Delta Gear does not make parts for lawnmowers. This is a fairly flippant point that falls under the timeless, clichéd designation of “goes without saying.” Yet, not all that long ago,Tony Werschky had to say it.

38 Steps Towards Revolution (December 2015)

The revolution goes by many names: machine-to-machine communication, smart manufacturing and the Industrial Internet, to name a few. In Europe, the prevailing term is Industry 4.0. In Germany, where that phrase was coined, the government is putting down €200 million to cultivate a lead in the industry. The McKinsey Global Institute estimates that its potential economic impact will be almost $4 trillion (or more) by 2025. Enthusiastic evangelists will tell you that the Industrial Internet is the most important advance in their industries that they’ve seen in their decades-long careers.

News Items About OES

1 OES Offers Low Profile, Motorized Ball Bearing Linear Guide Stages (October 2, 2017)
Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) offers two series of low cost, low profile, motorized ball bearing linear guide (profile rail) po...

2 OES Introduces Cross-Roller Linear Stages (January 22, 2018)
Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) offers a high precision series of low cost, low profile motorized single axis positioning stages....

3 OES High Load, Low Profile XY Stage Features High Resolution and High Repeatability (October 3, 2018)
OES (Optimal-Engineering Systems, Inc.) has added a new, larger, high load, precision  stage to it's extensive line of precisi...

4 OES Offers Line of MCC Stepper and Servo Motor Controllers (December 21, 2021)
The MCC Series of stepper and servo motor controllers from OES (Optimal Engineering Systems) are designed to control from one to four axe...

5 OES Linear Stage Series Can be Integrated into New and Existing Applications (August 25, 2017)
OES (Optimal Engineering Systems) offers ten high precision, low cost linear positioning stages that can be easily integrated into new an...

6 OES Offers Clear Aperture Vertical Rotation Stage (October 27, 2016)
The precision AR59-AV Motorized, 30 mm Clear Aperture Vertical Rotation Stage from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) features a 180...

7 OES Sonata Series Supports Up to Three Axes of Motion in Any Combination of Steppers (September 18, 2015)
The Sonata series of motion control systems from Optimal Engineering Systems (OES) is a stand-alone, easy-to-use, plug-and-play, cost eff...

8 OES Goniometer Stages Offer Low Cost Solution (January 15, 2016)
Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) offers a very low cost solution for the precise measurement of angles or the rotation of an objec...

9 OES Introduces Three-Axis Gimbal Mount (June 16, 2016)
The high precision, AU300-XZ motorized three-axis gimbal mount from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) features full 360 degrees rot...

10 OES Introduces Motorized Rotary Stage (January 21, 2019)
The new AY110-300 Motorized Rotary Stage from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) features a large 180 mm (7.087 in.) open aperture. ...

11 OES Introduces Compact 100 MM Rotary Stage (October 18, 2018)
Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) now offers a high precision, low profile, compact motorized rotary stage, the AY110-100-SC. This ...

12 OES Releases Z-Axis Elevator Stages (July 31, 2019)
Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) has released two new high precision Z-Axis Elevator Stages.  The AZV9010 and the AZV9020 Mot...

13 OES Expands Series of Positioning Stages (September 22, 2021)
Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) is offering a new series of high precision, low profile, low cost motorized Dual-axis XZ Position...

14 OES Introduces High-Res XY Stages (November 8, 2021)
Two new high resolution, high repeatability XY stages have been released by Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES). The AU200-15x15-01 M...

15 OES Introduces Miniature Size, Hollow Core Rotary Table (February 5, 2021)
Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) has introduced a high precision, low profile, miniature size rotary table, the AR39-AH. This high...

16 OES Offers Three-Axis Gimbal Mount with Three-Phase Brushless Servomotors (March 4, 2021)
The New AU300-AER-02 Three-axis Gimbal Mount from OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) with Three-Phase Brushless Servomotors and Quad...

17 OES Offers New XY Alignment Stages (November 30, 2020)
New high resolution and high repeatability AU200-100x100 Alignment Stages have been released by Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES). ...

18 OES Introduces Motorized Yaw-Pitch Stages (August 14, 2020)
OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) has introduced new Dual-axis Yaw and Pitch Stages. The YP100-45-01 and YP100-45-02 Dual-axis Yaw ...

19 Lufkin Industries promoted Larry M. Hoes to executive vice president and COO. (April 27, 2006)
Lufkin Industries promoted Larry M. Hoes to executive vice president and COO. Hoes has been an executive officer since 1996. In his n...

20 Voith's 1,000th TPKL Fluid Coupling Goes to a Chinese Belt Conveyor Drive (December 29, 2014)
Voith recently manufactured their 1,000th fluid coupling type TPKL. The coupling will go to the DaTong Coal Mining Group in China. The fi...

21 GMIS Goes Digital to Debate the Industrial Future (March 31, 2020)
The Global Manufacturing and Industrialization Summit (GMIS), a joint initiative by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Energy a...

22 Svendborg Braking Control System Goes Mobile (September 1, 2016)
SOBO iQ controls are now accessible from both Android and IOS mobile devices. This new level of convenient accessibility is significant s...

23 OES Measures Curvature and Angles with Four New Pitch and Roll Stages (July 1, 2021)
The precise measurements of angles and the curvature of objects are easily determined using four new Pitch and Roll Stages just introduce...