Gear Systems Design for Minimum Noise

December 5–7—Doubletree Mission Bay; San Diego

The need for noise control and its relation to gear drive design will be discussed. The general nature of noise and its measurement will be examined, with particular emphasis on terminology standards, and units of measurement appropriate to gear technology. Although, ideally, the designer should solve noise problems on the drawing board, in the real world this sometimes does not occur. Various techniques that can reduce the noise level of existing gear systems without requiring major hardware replacement will be presented and discussed. Included in the discussion will be enclosures, absorbers, dissipative dampers, isolators (gearbox and gear blank), and impulse phasing.
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Fundamentals of Worm and Crossed Axis Helical Gearing

December 5–7—Doubletree Mission Bay; San Diego

Anyone interested in worm and wheel technology will benefit from this course. From someone with a basic understanding of parallel or bevel gearing, but with no experience with worm and wheel technology, to those who have worked with this technology but would appreciate a deeper insight into the actual practice of their development and use. Learning objectives include gaining a basic appreciation for worm and wheel technology; understanding the reasoning behind the application of this technology; being able to surmise the design requirements of worm and wheel gearing as a function of the application; understanding lubrication requirements and articulate those to the gearbox designer; and benefit from a review of failures and failure modes.
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2024 Calendar of Events

AGMA

Enroll in an AGMA Education course to earn continuing education units, learn from industry experts, and network with your peers. Manufacturing is changing and AGMA is keeping its finger on the pulse of the latest technology, business practices and information to make sure its members stay current and competitive. Our 2024 schedule of classes is now available.
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