How to Achieve Optimum Performance in a Miniature Gear Train

Which Drive System is Best for Your Application - It Depends
A common question that arises when designing an application involving power transmission is, “how will this system transfer motion?” Two of the most popular answers to this question are: a Gear Drive System or a Belt and Pulley Drive System. Here at SDP/SI our application engineers are asked “which is better?” And just as with everything else in engineering, It Depends. In this whitepaper we explore both options, the advantages, disadvantages, and circumstances that are better for one over the other. Get the information you need and start designing!

Is Your Manufacturing Partner Meeting Expectations
Choosing the right engineering and manufacturing partner is the beginning of a long-term relationship and a crucial step in the development and success of your own product. Benefits of Choosing the Right Partner  Engineering and industry-specific expertise Higher-quality products Cost savings Improved resource utilization/management Enhanced innovation capabilities with a quicker time to market Agile production scalability More accurate cost estimates and fewer missed deadlines To help with the evaluation and selection process, SDP/SI created an E-Book to guide you through the seven steps needed to build a successful engineering and manufacturing partnership. Download the Seven Essential Criteria for Building a Domestic Manufacturing Partnership.

How to Achieve Optimum Performance in a Miniature Gear Train
Smooth, accurate gears and optimum performance is the goal of any new design. Achieving those goals in the early design stage not only meets performance requirements but makes your design cost-efficient. A key component of this is being able to accurately predict dimensional changes due to any type of surface finishing. Other benefits include lower manufacturing costs and no time lost due to a design error. In a gear mechanism, the center distance between shafts and the tooth thickness of the gear define the correct mesh and reliable performance of a gear train. To achieve an accurate gear mesh in a mechanism, it is necessary to account for any dimensional changes that may occur after surface finishing, case hardening or heat treatment. 

Mechatronics Made Easier - Distribution Partnership between Nidec Motion Control and SDP/SI
Nidec Motion Control is pleased to announce a newly formed Distribution Partnership with Designatronics. Nidec Motion Control specializes in the development and manufacturing of power-dense, standard and custom servo motors, fractional and subfractiona...

SDP/SI Launches a New Series of Brushless DC Motors and Motion Control Products
Whether it is a 600 Kg or 1,200 Kg AGV application that demands substantial torque or a compact solution for precision automation application the brushless DC motors (BLDC) are designed to meet a range of requirements. The 24V and 48V motors are rug...

SDP/SI Adds Integrated Motors to its Selection of Premium Products for Motion Control
SDP/SI products are available with a wide range of standard features for easy integration intended for industrial automation applications. The Integrated Motor Controllers include state-of-the-art brushless servo motors with 4096 lines encoder and C...

SDP/SI Provides a Drop-In Motor Solution for Robotics Applications
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI), a leader in providing mechanical and electromechanical based design, engineering, and precision manufacturing for critical motion and power transmission applications is launching a series of Frameless ...

SDP/SI Adds Capabilities for High-Volume Production
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI) has expanded its high-volume production capabilities with the addition of a Mori Seiki NLX2500SY, Sprint 42-10, Miyano BNA-42GTY and Gleason CNC. These machines are now part of the new 96,000 sq. ft. f...

SDP/SI Acquires a ProJet 3D Printer
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI), a leader in providing mechanical based design, engineering, and manufacturing services for critical motion control and small power transmission applications, recently acquired the 3D Systems ProJet MJP...

SDP/SI Provides Precision Machining for Aerospace and Defense
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI) meets all certification requirements of the new ISO 9001:2015 + AS9100D standard, maintaining processes that provide superior components and assemblies with detailed quality reporting. SDP/SI is a leade...