Abstract: A multi-dimensional recommended order system generates recommended orders for configurable products. The multi-dimensional recommended order system generates the recommended orders based on a multi-dimensional demand and sales metrics analysis. The multi-dimensional recommended order system determines the recommended order for each product configuration with a goal of moving a future supply mix of complex products to an optimized target supply mix. The recommended order can be generated and evaluated based on demand analysis of not only configured products but also based on analysis for demand of particular product dimensions. Thus, the system determines a recommended order for each configurable product by minimizing imbalances between future supplies and target supplies of product configurations and future supplies and target supplies of dimensions of the product configurations.

Abstract: A multi-dimensional recommended order system generates recommended orders for configurable products. The multi-dimensional recommended order system generates the recommended orders based on a multi-dimensional demand and sales metrics analysis. The multi-dimensional recommended order system determines the recommended order for each product configuration with a goal of moving a future supply mix of complex products to an optimized target supply mix. The recommended order can be generated and evaluated based on demand analysis of not only configured products but also based on analysis for demand of particular product dimensions. Thus, the system determines a recommended order for each configurable product by minimizing imbalances between future supplies and target supplies of product configurations and future supplies and target supplies of dimensions of the product configurations.

Abstract: A multi-dimensional recommended order system generates recommended orders for configurable products. The multi-dimensional recommended order system generates the recommended orders based on a multi-dimensional demand and sales metrics analysis. The multi-dimensional recommended order system determines the recommended order for each product configuration with a goal of moving a future supply mix of complex products to an optimized target supply mix. The recommended order can be generated and evaluated based on demand analysis of not only configured products but also based on analysis for demand of particular product dimensions. Thus, the system determines a recommended order for each configurable product by minimizing imbalances between future supplies and target supplies of product configurations and future supplies and target supplies of dimensions of the product configurations.

Abstract: Method and apparatus wherein the front machining of a gear blank (40) are carried out on a CNC bevel gear generating machine (44) utilizing the motions available in such machines with minimal modifications to the existing machine tool.

Abstract: Method and apparatus wherein the front machining of a gear blank (40) are carried out on a CNC bevel gear generating machine (44) utilizing the motions available in such machines with minimal modifications to the existing machine tool.

Abstract: A prime lead data commercialization system and method, in at least one embodiment, filters lead data to identify prime leads, provides the prime leads to a recipient, and determines compensation to the lead source based upon conversion rates. By shifting compensation risk to the lead source, the prime lead data source is able to obtain leads from any lead source without introducing arbitrary lead filtering criteria, such as filtering based on historically unacceptable conversion rates that would have otherwise omitted quality leads. The prime lead data source can establish filter criteria that restricts the lead data that the prime lead data source purchases. The prime lead data commercialization system can determine compensation based upon a premium pricing model. Accordingly, the risks of compensation based on conversion rates can be offset by justified premium pricing models for prime leads.

Abstract: A fuel rail damper includes a hollow member having a first end and a second end, opposing first and second sides, and a first face and a second face interconnecting and spacing apart the first and second sides. Each of the first and second ends are sealed in an air tight manner to thereby define a chamber in conjunction with the first and second sides and the first and second faces.

Abstract: An improved system for magnetorheological finishing of a substrate comprising a vertically oriented bowl-shaped carrier wheel having a horizontal axis. The carrier wheel is preferably an equatorial section of a sphere, such that the carrier surface is spherical. The wheel includes a radial circular plate connected to rotary drive means and supporting the spherical surface which extends laterally from the plate. An electromagnet having planar north and south pole pieces is disposed within the wheel, within the envelope of the sphere and preferably within the envelope of the spherical section defined by the wheel. The magnets extend over a central wheel angle of about 120° such that magnetorheological fluid is maintained in a partially stiffened state ahead of and beyond the work zone. A magnetic scraper removes the MRF from the wheel as the stiffening is relaxed and returns it to a conventional fluid delivery system for conditioning and re-extrusion onto the wheel.

Abstract: A fuel rail damper includes a hollow member having a first end and a second end, opposing first and second sides, and a first face and a second face interconnecting and spacing apart the first and second sides. Each of the first and second ends are sealed in an air tight manner to thereby define a chamber in conjunction with the first and second sides and the first and second faces.

Abstract: An improved system for magnetorheological finishing of a substrate comprising a vertically oriented bowl-shaped carrier wheel having a horizontal axis. The carrier wheel is preferably an equatorial section of a sphere, such that the carrier surface is spherical. The wheel includes a radial circular plate connected to rotary drive means and supporting the spherical surface which extends laterally from the plate. An electromagnet having planar north and south pole pieces is disposed within the wheel, within the envelope of the sphere and preferably within the envelope of the spherical section defined by the wheel. The magnets extend over a central wheel angle of about 120° such that magnetorheological fluid is maintained in a partially stiffened state ahead of and beyond the work zone. A magnetic scraper removes the MRF from the wheel as the stiffening is relaxed and returns it to a conventional fluid delivery system for conditioning and re-extrusion onto the wheel.