This article will examine the major materials used to enhance balls to resist aggressive environments and help in selecting the right one.

The complete Industry News section from the October 2009 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.

Nitinol 60 (60NiTi), an intermetallic nickel-titanium alloy containing 60 wt % nickel and 40 wt % titanium, is shown to be a promising material for oil-lubricated, rolling and sliding contact applications such as bearings and gears.

The federal government estimates that manufacturing uses about one third of the energy consumed in the U.S., so manufacturing companies can play an important role in building a sustainable future.