Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.P.A. (Eds.). Gear Motor Handbook

Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 1995, XXVII, 606 p. — ISBN13: 978-3-642-79591-6, e-ISBN13: 978-3-642-79589-3, DOl: 10.1007/978-3-642-79589-3.This comprehensive handbook, written by four leading and internationally known experts treats all aspects of power transmission. It has five parts. Part 1 gives a historical overview of the development of power transmission technology over four millenia. Part 2 presents the underlying mechanical theory. Part 3 is devoted to an in-depth treatment of the gear box, ranging from sophisticated calculation theory to practical development of toothed gear wheels. Part 4 focuses on electric machines in all their forms. Part 5 describes the reliability standards set by Bonfiglioli Riduttori and the quality assurance system established to maintain them.