Why clocks make a tick-tock sound: Experts explain the real reason

The familiar tick-tock of wall clocks originates from the escapement mechanism, which controls gear movement in precise steps ...

Why Do Clocks Make Tick-Tick Sound Only? Know The Reason Behind It

The tick-tick sound comes from the movement of gears and parts inside the clock. In mechanical clocks, a part called the ...
Machine Design

What’s the Difference Between a Metric Gear and an Imperial Gear?

Meet Brian Dengel at a trade show and ask him one simple question: What’s the difference between a metric gear and an Imperial gear? That’s your ticket into a lively, insightful conversation, where ...
The Hindu

Shanthi Gears clocks Q2 net of ₹21.51 crore

Industrial gearing solutions company Shanthi Gears Ltd. has reported a profit after tax of ₹21.51 crore for the July-September 2025 quarter, the company said. The Tamil Nadu-based company had earned a ...
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This Stunner Is Almost Certainly the Most Accurate Mechanical Watch You Can Buy

We all know that accuracy is of little consideration to most people shopping for mechanical watches. After all, the cheapest quartz watch will be more precise than almost every mechanical watch on the ...
The News Journal

When is daylight saving time ending? What to know as clocks fall back, how to prepare

Remember last spring when you lost an hour of your life? No, not the long staff meeting. It was the day when daylight saving time started and you sprung forward, losing an hour of sleep. Good news, ...
The Escapist

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 2 “moving forward”, but it doesn’t matter if MGS4 isn’t there

X user Kuwabara357 has translated a statement from a Konami producer, Noriaki Okamura, about the upcoming Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 2. Okamura is known for his work on Metal Gear, ...
The News Journal

When does daylight saving time end and how to prepare for standard time's return

Do you wake up every day wishing you could just get a little more sleep? May just one more hour. If that's the case, get your pillow and blankets ready. Daylight saving time is ending and here's what ...
Machine Design

Worm Gear Reducer Efficiency: Ratio, Run-In and Input Speed

Worm gear reducers play a key role in mechanical systems due to their ability to achieve high gear reduction in a simple, compact design. This unique functionality makes them suitable for a range of ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Nobody 2’ Producers David Leitch and Kelly McCormick Talk ‘Gears of War’ and Moving on From ‘Jurassic World’

The 87North principals — and real-life married couple — reveal how they landed a new director just eight weeks before production on the Bob Odenkirk sequel and discuss how 'Fall Guy' helped push the ...
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The Fascinating Clock Museum In Pennsylvania That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Tucked away in the charming riverside town of Columbia, Pennsylvania sits a treasure trove of ticking wonders that most people drive right past without ever knowing what they’re missing. The National ...