Papers
REM Surface Engineering and our revolutionary ISF® Process have been the subjects of numerous research studies and papers. We have subsequently developed a technical library of research papers, listed below. These papers provide an infallible link between the extraordinary benefits and results promised by the ISF Process and the legitimate scientific data that supports those claims. Take a moment to review the list below and select the paper(s) of specific interest to you and then contact us for copies. Specific content and studies may vary, but the proven conclusion of each paper is the same: REM Surface Engineering is the technological leader and greatest innovator in the metal finishing industry and we have the science to prove it.
Comparative Corrosion Characteristics of Ground and Superfinished Gear Steels
The described effort was undertaken to assess the impact of the isotropic superfinishing (ISF®) process on the corrosion resistance of a variety of gear steels. more
The Effect of the Surface Roughness Profile on Micropitting
A wide choice of surface roughness parameters is available to characterize components, such as gears or bearings, with the goal of predicting the performance of such metal--to--metal contacting parts. more
High Speed, Automatable Superfinishing of Rear-Axle Hypoid Gears
The benefits gained by superfinishing rear-axle hypoid gearsets are now well documented. Friction, wear and operating temperature are significantly reduced. more
A Novel Approach to the Refurbishment of Wind Turbine Gears
By: M. Michaud, REM Surface Engineering, G. J. Sroka and R. E. Benson, REM Research Group more
Gear Corrosion During the Manufacturing Process
By: O. El-Saeed and G. Sroka, REM Chemicals Inc. and G. Blake Rolls-Royce Corporation more
The Effect of Superfinishing on Gear Micropitting, Part II
By: Lane Winkelmann, Omer El –Saeed and Matt Bell, REM Chemicals Inc. more
The Effect of Superfinishing on Gear Micropitting, Part I
By: Lane Winkelmann, Brian King and Matt Bell, REM Chemicals Inc. more
The Capacity of Superfinished Vehicle Components to Increase Fuel Economy
By: Lane Winkelmann, Omer El –Saeed and Matt Bell, REM Chemicals Inc. more
Evaluation of Isotropic Superfinishing on a Bell Helicopter Model 427 Main Rotor Gearbox
By: Ryan Ehinger and Charles Kilmain Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Fort Worth Texas more
Isotropic Superfinishing of S-76C+ Main Transmission Gears
By: Bruce Hansen, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Mike Salerno and Lane Winkelmann, REM Chemicals Inc. more