Programs

Manufacture of Gears

Who Should Attend

Although the Basic Course is designed primarily for newer employees with at least six months’ experience in setup or machine operation, it has proved beneficial to quality control managers, sales representatives, management, and executives.

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Description

Learn the fundamentals of gear manufacturing in this hands-on course. Gain an understanding of gearing and nomenclature, principles of inspection, gear manufacturing methods, and hobbing and shaping. Utilizing manual machines develop a deeper breadth of perspective and understanding of the process and physics of making a gear as well as the ability to apply this knowledge in working with CNC equipment commonly in use.

Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate understanding of the evolution, history, and function of gears
• Show and describe 14 gear tooth features
• Describe six typical gear characteristics that are measured
• Demonstrate knowledge of gauging vs. measurement
• Utilize and describe a variety of analysis methods
• Troubleshoot many of their own problems, because they fully understand the process