Basic seminar on gear and transmission technology

Gears are subject to high demands with regard to their design in terms of load-bearing capacity and running behavior and are therefore a particular focus of the design process for drive trains. Valid calculation methods of general mechanical engineering are only suitable for use in gear technology to a limited extent, which is why independent calculation standards have been established for handling this assembly. In addition, the manufacture of a gear is subject to comparatively complex, coupled machine kinematics due to the specific geometric design. Various manufacturing processes with different characteristics in terms of the manufacturing process and the resulting tooth contour and fine surface structure have therefore been established for the economical production of different batch sizes. Users in the field of gear technology therefore have the task of making a selection from different variants of gear production or geometric design of the gear. At the same time, the gears should meet the requirements for load-bearing capacity and noise behavior as well as the aspect of economic efficiency. This requires a precise knowledge of the manufacturing processes and application properties of gears.
The seminar covers the basic properties of the gear machine element, gear manufacturing and quality testing processes as well as examination and evaluation approaches with regard to load-bearing capacity and running behavior. Furthermore, challenges and possibilities of different design strategies will be presented and discussed. The event concept also focuses on methods of interpreting, analyzing and solving problems in the manufacture and use of gears. Possible complications are therefore discussed and solved together using practical exercises.