Three Day Advanced Gear Course Outline

Day 1

Introduction

Review course outline
Textron and Cone Drive overview

Power Transmission Fundamentals

Speed
Power
Ratio
Torque
Efficiency – Friction & Rolling Resistance
Backlash
External Loads – OHL, Thrust & Bending Moment

Types of Gearing/ Gearbox

Spur – Parallel Shaft
Helical – Parallel & Inline Shaft
Herringbone – Parallel Shaft
Bevel – Right Angle Shaft
Bevel Helical – Right Angle Shaft
Worm – Right Angle Shaft
Planetary – Inline Shaft

Gearing Fundamentals & Nomenclature

Basic Geometry
Terms & Definitions
Contact Patterns

Day 2

Gear Noise and Vibration

Gearing Transmission Error
Sound Measurement
Vibration Consequences

Gear Inspection

AGMA Classification System
Tooth Thickness
Tooth Profile
Lead Variation
Tooth-to-tooth Composite Variation
Runout

Assembly Instruction

Lubrication

Purpose of Lubrication
Lubrication Terminology
Types of Gearbox Lubrication
Special Lubrication Considerations

Identifying and Analyzing Gear Failures

Basic Types of Failures
General Symptoms of Failures
Failure Analysis and Considerations

Dynamometer Testing

Inline
Four Square

Day Three

Application Slides

Basic Gearbox, Motor and Brake Selection

Ratings – Mechanical & Thermal
Service Factor – Mechanical & Thermal
Motor Selection – NEMA, IEC and Servo
Brake Selection

Application Review

Hoist
Turret Index
Index Dial
Conveyor
Winch
Mixer

Please contact us to find out when this course will be offered.

Powerful Brands

David Brown and Benzlers are sister companies of Cone Drive, also part of the Textron family. Working together enables us to offer a full range of gear products and provide global services and support.