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Building a Machine Foundation

The precision begins from the ground up!
Over the years, The Gear Works has developed a technique to construct large stable concrete foundations to support its many heavy machine tools. The proper installation of a rigid foundation is essential in this era of modern CNC machine tools which are assembled with modular components and connected only [...]

The Gear Works Completes Testing of New Gearboxes for the Ballard Bridge

Since 1918 the Ballard Bridge has served as a major link to N.W. Seattle by providing access for 52,000 vehicles a day over the Lake Washington Ship Canal. During the year, the bridge will open approximately 5,200 times for boat traffic.

Just Installed: State of the Art Measuring System!

The Gear Works proudly announces the commissioning of its latest investment in world-class measurement technology: The Brown & Sharpe “Global Image” coordinate measuring machine. Model 15-30-10.
Final Inspection of clutch Housings in The Gear Works metrology lab.
Measurement Capacity:

1,500 MM Width (X Axis)
3,000 MM Length (Y Axis)
1,000 MM Height (Z Axis)

Volumetric Accuracy: 0.00039″
Maximum Part [...]

New Gearboxes for Bridge Pass the Load Test

When Halverson Construction Company was awarded the contract to refurbish the lift machinery on the Joe Page Bridge, they turned to The Gear Works to provide the replacement span lift gearboxes.

Gearbox Assembly & Test Center

The Gear Works is proud to announce the opening of its new 20,000 Sq. Ft. Gearbox Assembly and Test Center that will greatly enhance the Company’s gearbox rebuild and test capacity. Located adjacent to the manufacturing facility, the Gearbox Test Center is furnished with an extensive assortment of equipment that will efficiently facilitate the complete overhaul, assembly and testing of large gear drives.

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