Encyclopedic Dictionary of Gears and Gearing (Hardcover)

by David W. South (Author), Richard H. Ewert (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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This highly specialized dictionary is intended for those working in the gearing industry, manufacturing, or engineering design facilities so that standardization in terminology can be maintained. Presented are definitions for materials (copolymer), tools (chuck), and processes (martempering). Computer applications in machine tooling are defined. In addition to gearing terms, acronyms, association names, and personal names are identified. Six appendixes cover the nomenclature for grinding, gaging, hob, gear shaving cutter, milling-cutter, and broaching. Since these are all gear-related, they could just as well have been included in the main part of the dictionary. Also, the Board questions why such terms as time study, combined work, and access time found their way into the dictionary when they have little to do with gears and gearing. All in all, however, this unique dictionary is quite readable, with definitions that are easy to understand and clear drawings as illustrations. It is recommended for engineering and manufacturing libraries as well as university and large public libraries.

Product Description
This indispensable reference encompasses the essential language of gearing. Engineers will find clear, concise definitions for thousands of terms, trade names, and abbreviations used in everyday work--plus hundreds of crisp mechanical drawings that illustrate important technical concepts. Organized to provide instant access to specific information, the Dictionary is fully cross-referenced and contains alphabetically arranged sections on gear geometry, types of gears, materials and heat treatments, enclosed gear drives, inspection and testing, tooth wear and failure, lubrication of open and closed drives, and much more. With the input and approval of some of the most prominent people in the industry, its authority is unsurpassed in this vital industry.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 412 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (August 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070597960
• ISBN-13: 978-0070597969
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,104,883 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but needed a proof reader, February 2, 2000

By	John P. Callan (Portland, Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Encyclopedic Dictionary of Gears and Gearing is worth owning. It has many well-drawn illustrations, is organized to be accessable, and reads well. The authors do know what they're talking about.

I have two problems with the book - 1) some very basic gear terms, e.g. "hob" and "hobbing" are undefined, although both terms are frequently used thoughout the text, 2) some of the entries are out of alphabetical order and therefore hard to find, e.g. "nongenerated gear".

Aside from these editorial problems, I learned a good deal quickly from this reference book.