Advanced Gear Manufacturing and Metrology
Course Description
Format: In-person Course
Where: Schaumburg, IL
Date: October 27 – October 29, 2026
- Tuesday, October 27 – 8:00am-5:00pm CT
- Wednesday, October 28 – 8:00am-5:00pm CT
- Thursday, October 29 – 8:00am-5:00pm CT
Advanced Gear Manufacturing and Metrology
This three-day intensive course provides a rigorous, practical foundation in the manufacturing and metrology of precision involute gears. Participants develop a thorough understanding of gear geometry, material and heat treatment selection (as seen through a manufacturing lens), all major soft- and hard-cutting processes, surface integrity, inspection and metrology.
It is recommended that participants spend a minimum of one hour reviewing course material each evening.
You will earn 24 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.
Learning Objectives
- Calculate key geometry parameters for spur, helical, bevel, and worm gear sets from the involute tooth form
- Select materials and specify heat treatment cycles, case depth, and distortion requirements for carburized gears
- Compare all major soft- and hard-cutting processes and select the appropriate method for a given application
- Apply the appropriate inspection methods and interpret the results of such measurements
- Recognize primary gear failure modes per AGMA 1010 as related to manufacture
- Apply DFM principles to gear drawings including quality class selection and datum definition
Who Should Attend
Gear manufacturing engineers, process engineers, quality engineers, tooling specialists, and technical managers responsible for the design, production, or quality of precision gear components. Also suited for gear designers seeking a deeper understanding of how manufacturing and metrology decisions affect performance and cost.
Registration Rates
Member Rates
Early Bird First Registrant – $2,150
(Deadline until 8/17/26)
Regular First Registrant – $2,250
(Deadline: 8/18/26 – 10/12/26)
Late First Registrant – $2,300
(Deadline: 10/13/26 – 10/19/26)
Additional Registrants per Company Member receive a $200 discount per person
NON-MEMBER RATE
Early Bird First Registrant – $2,650
(Deadline until 8/17/26)
Regular First Registrant – $2,750
(Deadline: 8/18/26 – 10/12/26)
Late First Registrant – $2,800
(Deadline: 10/13/26 – 10/19/26)
Additional Registrants per Company Non-Member receive a $200 discount per person
Location
Chicago Marriott Schaumburg
50 N Martingale Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Hotel Information
Discounted room rates at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg are available for $149 per night. The special rate is available until September 25, 2026. Book Your Room in the MPMA block.
Chicago Marriott Schaumburg
50 N Martingale Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173
Cutoff Date:
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Instructors
Lance Brown
Lance’s career started in 1992 as a mill and lathe machinist. His introduction to world of gearing began in 1997 with CGI, Inc in Carson City, Nevada. As the lead gear designer, he contributed many geared solutions to the medical (orthopedic and surgical robotics), defense, commercial/consumer, and robotics industries. He has collaborated with some of the world’s brightest minds and most talented engineers and designers to bring powerful solutions to life through advanced gear-train, and assembly design. Lance sat on several of AGMA’s (MPMA) technical committees and was a member of the Technical Division Executive Committee (TDEC). Lance’s role with MPMA as Senior Technical Instructor began on October 1st, 2025.
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Cancellation and Payment Policy
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Please view our late registration policy.
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