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SUMMARY:Basic Training for Gear Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: In-person Course \n\n\n\nWhere: TBD \n\n\n\nDate: September 28 – October 2\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 28 – 12:00-5:00pm\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 29 – 8:00am-5:00pm\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 30 – 8:00am-5:00pm\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 1 – 8:00am-5:00pm\n\n\n\nFriday\, October 2 – 8:00am-12:00pm\n\n\n\n\nBasic Training for Gear Manufacturing\n\n\n\nLearn 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. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 30 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate understanding of the evolution\, history\, and function of gears.\n\n\n\nShow and describe 14 gear tooth features.\n\n\n\nDescribe six typical gear characteristics that are measured.\n\n\n\nDemonstrate knowledge of gauging vs. measurement.\n\n\n\nUtilize and describe a variety of analysis methods.\n\n\n\nTroubleshoot many of their own problems\, because they fully understand the process.\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nAlthough 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.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMember Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $1\,995(Deadline until 7/1/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,195(Deadline: 7/2/26 – 8/17/26) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,295(Deadline: 8/18/26 – 8/31/26) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $2\,495(Deadline until 7/1/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,695(Deadline: 7/2/26 – 8/17/26) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,795(Deadline: 8/18/26 – 8/31/26) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Non-Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nTBD – Please check back for location of this course \n\n\n\n\n\nHotel information\n\n\n\nPlease check back later for hotel information about discounted room rates and a link to book in the MPMA block. \n\n\n\nBy booking in the MPMA room block\, you receive a variety of benefits\, including guaranteed accommodations\, better networking opportunities with your peers\, special guest status at the host hotel\, and flexible cancellation terms if your plans change. MPMA advises against booking hotel rooms through third party booking sites such as Hotels.com\, as there may be hidden fees\, limited flexibility\, and fewer rewards. MPMA does not work with a housing company and only MPMA Staff will reach out to you with details regarding the room block; any other companies that reach out to you regarding room reservations may be fraudulent and are not endorsed by MPMA. If you need assistance with your accommodations or have issues with the booking link provided by MPMA\, please contact events@motionpower.org.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nPeter Grossi\n\nPeter Grossi has been involved in gear manufacturing since 1977. He has more than 13 years of experience in gear cutting machine operations\, including Large Gear hobbers\, Fellows Shapers\, and Gleason Straight & Spiral Bevel Gear cutting machines. Grossi also has more than 26 years of experience in gear manufacturing management\, including supervision of gear cutting machine operations\, gear grinding machine operations\, & quality assurance. He has worked with a variety of companies in the industry\, including: Brad Foote Gear Works\, Arrow Gear Co. Philadelphia Gear Corp\, and AGMA. \n\n\n\n\n\nDwight Smith\n\nDwight Smith\, Vice President with Nidec Machine Tool America\, has a wide range of experience in gear manufacturing\, workholding\, metrology\, analysis\, and project management. He has been developing and presenting Gear Basic training sessions globally since 1989. Smith serves as chairman of the AGMA Nomenclature Committee and is an instructor for the Basic Gear School for MPMA. \n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Wasilewski\n\nRobert Wasilewski has over forty six years experience with the Arrow Gear Company. Starting as a Manufacturing Engineer\, promoted to Design Engineer\, then Sr. Project Engineer and finally Engineering Manager.  \n\nHis experience is in the Design and Manufacture of High Performance Bevel and Cylindrical gears and gearboxes. Applications included Aircraft Engines\, Helicopters\, Machine Tools\, Printing Press\, Robots\, Medical\, Vehicles and Agriculture. He has been the Chairman of the AGMA Bevel Gearing Committee since 1990. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nFrom time to time MPMA uses photographs\, survey answers and testimonial of MPMA events in its promotional materials. Unless this permission is revoked in writing to the MPMA\, by virtue of your attendance all attendees agree to the use of their likeness in such materials. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/basic-training-for-gear-manufacturing-september-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T201742
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SUMMARY:Lubrication and Wear: Advanced Concepts
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: In-person Course \n\n\n\nWhere: Wilmington\, DE \n\n\n\nDate: October 20-22\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 20 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 21 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 22 – 8:00am-2:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\nLubrication and Wear: Advanced Concepts\n\n\n\nDesigned for engineers and scientists in the rolling element bearing\, gear\, and power transmission industries who desire a more fundamental knowledge of component-relevant topics in the lubrication and wear areas within the field of tribology. The science behind lubrication and wear continues to evolve. This course introduces attendees to important terminology; surface topography measurement\, characterization\, and application; the mechanics of surfaces in contact; the development of lubricant films; and failure of rolling element bearings. The purpose of this course is to increase relevant technical knowledge and bridge the gap between component design and component failure\, as a result of relative motion between surfaces in contact. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 21 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand basic concepts and terminology in tribology\n\n\n\nFamiliarity with surface characterization theory and methods\n\n\n\nCalculation of fluid-film lubrication parameters\n\n\n\nIntroduction to tribology by design (TBD) methods\n\n\n\nUnderstanding bearing life and failure through theory and examples \n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nScientists and engineers who desire a more fundamental background in the theory and application of the science of tribology\, as applied to mechanical power transmission components undergoing relative motion. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMember Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $2\,000(Deadline until 8/6/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,100(Deadline: 8/7/26 – 9/22/26) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,150(Deadline: 9/23/26 – 10/6/26) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $2\,200(Deadline until 8/6/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,300(Deadline: 8/7/26 – 9/22/26) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,350(Deadline: 9/23/26 – 10/6/26) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Non-Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information\n\n\n\nSheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown422 Delaware AveWilmington\, DE 19801 \n\n\n\nYou can book your room at the discounted rate of $159 per night. The hotel cut-off date is September 28\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information\n\n\n\nBy booking in the MPMA room block\, you receive a variety of benefits\, including guaranteed accommodations\, better networking opportunities with your peers\, special guest status at the host hotel\, and flexible cancellation terms if your plans change. MPMA advises against booking hotel rooms through third party booking sites such as Hotels.com\, as there may be hidden fees\, limited flexibility\, and fewer rewards. MPMA does not work with a housing company and only MPMA Staff will reach out to you with details regarding the room block; any other companies that reach out to you regarding room reservations may be fraudulent and are not endorsed by MPMA. If you need assistance with your accommodations or have issues with the booking link provided by MPMA\, please contact events@motionpower.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nDr. Tim Ovaert\n\nDr. Tim Ovaert is currently a professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. In addition to teaching mechanical engineering design\, reliability engineering\, and tribology\, he conducts research on materials characterization\, materials for tribological applications\, and manufacturing.  \n\nHis current research interests are in biomechanics\, the tribology of advanced materials\, mechanical design\, and manufacturing. Tim Ovaert received his BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois-Urbana and his Master of Engineering Management and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University. His industry experience includes serving as Plant Engineer at the DuraBar Division of Wells Manufacturing Company. Previously\, he was Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Penn State.He has served as a technical consultant to more than twenty-five medium to Fortune 100 companies. He was named a National Young Investigator by the National Science Foundation\, and is the recipient of the Ralph R. Teetor Award from the Society of Automotive Engineers\, and the Burt L. Newkirk Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Ovaert has served as an associate editor for the ASME Trans.\, Journal of Tribology\, and as the Chair of the ASME/STLE International Joint Tribology Conference. He is the author and/or co-author of over 120 technical publications\, and is a Fellow of the ASME.Dr. Ovaert has been a long standing instructor with ABMA’s Continuing Education Program and currently teaches portions of all three courses. \n\n\n\n\n\nLavern (Vern) D. Wedeven\n\nVern Wedeven is president of Wedeven Associates\, Inc.\, Edgmont\, PA a specialty\, high tech\, entrepreneurial company devoted to tribology research and development. He and his associates have developed specialized tribology test machines\, test methodologies and analysis tools that link fundamental principles of tribology to service applications. Wedeven Associates Machine (WAM) technology provides tribology research capability for major bearing companies\, military laboratories and research institutes. He is involved in major research projects and consulting that serve aerospace and other industries. \n\nVern Wedeven is a graduate of Calvin College (BS)\, University of Michigan (BSME) and Imperial College\, London\, Ph.D. Previous employment includes NASA Glenn Res Ctr.\, NASA Hdqts and SKF-America. He is the author of over seventy technical papers in the area of tribology and several chapters in reference books. He holds three patents and is the recipient of several awards from STLE\, ASME and SAE. \n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nFrom time to time MPMA uses photographs\, survey answers and testimonial of MPMA events in its promotional materials. Unless this permission is revoked in writing to the MPMA\, by virtue of your attendance all attendees agree to the use of their likeness in such materials. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/lubrication-and-wear-advanced-concepts/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T080000
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SUMMARY:Gear Materials
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: In-person Course \n\n\n\nWhere: Wilmington\, DE \n\n\n\nDate: October 20-22\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 20 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 21 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 22 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\nGear Materials\n\n\n\nLearn what is required for the design of an optimum gear set and the importance of the coordinated effort of the gear design engineer\, the gear metallurgist\, and the bearing system engineer. Investigate gear-related problems\, failures and improved processing procedures. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 24 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nImprove their gear designs\n\n\n\nApply their understanding of gear rating theory and analysis methods\n\n\n\nInvestigate differences in stress states among various surface durability failure modes\n\n\n\nDiscuss time dependent and time independent failure modes related to tooth design\n\n\n\nUse computer generated graphics to examine mesh action and tooth interaction\n\n\n\nDiscuss the concepts presented\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nGear Engineers\, gear designers\, application engineers\, people who are responsible for interpreting gear designs\, technicians and managers that want to better understand all aspects of gear design.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMember Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $2\,150(Deadline until 8/6/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,250(Deadline: 8/7/26 – 9/22/26) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,300(Deadline: 9/23/26 – 10/6/26) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $2\,650(Deadline until 8/6/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,750(Deadline: 8/7/26 – 9/22/26) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,800(Deadline: 9/23/26 – 10/6/26) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Non-Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information\n\n\n\nSheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown422 Delaware AveWilmington\, DE 19801 \n\n\n\nYou can book your room at the discounted rate of $159 per night. The hotel cut-off date is September 28\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information\n\n\n\nBy booking in the MPMA room block\, you receive a variety of benefits\, including guaranteed accommodations\, better networking opportunities with your peers\, special guest status at the host hotel\, and flexible cancellation terms if your plans change. MPMA advises against booking hotel rooms through third party booking sites such as Hotels.com\, as there may be hidden fees\, limited flexibility\, and fewer rewards. MPMA does not work with a housing company and only MPMA Staff will reach out to you with details regarding the room block; any other companies that reach out to you regarding room reservations may be fraudulent and are not endorsed by MPMA. If you need assistance with your accommodations or have issues with the booking link provided by MPMA\, please contact events@motionpower.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nRaymond J. Drago\, P.E.\n\nRaymond J. Drago is Chief Engineer of Drive Systems Technology\, Inc. (DST)\, a mechanical power transmission consulting organization that he founded in 1976. Mr. Drago also worked for the Boeing Company – Helicopters Division until his retirement after 37 years of service. Currently Mr. Drago is involved in the analysis\, design\, manufacture\, assembly\, and testing of many gear systems. In his role with DST\, Mr. Drago is active in all areas of mechanical power transmission\, including the design and analysis of drive systems in a very diverse field of application from heart pumps to very large mining & mill gears. He has used his 58 years of gear technology experience to prepare and deliver more than 150 Technical Papers and 385 courses dealing with various aspects of gear design and analysis. \n\nI started working at Boeing in 1967 and continued until my retirement in 2004. I started Drive Systems Technology in 1976 as a part time activity while still working at Boeing (with Boeing’s knowledge and approval\, under strict guidelines) which eventually grew to the point where I retired early from Boeing in order to pursue DST as a full-time activity. \n\n\n\n\n\nDale Weires\n\nDale Weires is currently a Technical Fellow in Metallurgy for The Boeing Company.  He also serves as Senior Metallurgical Engineer for Drive Systems Technology\, Inc (DST)\, a mechanical power transmission consulting firm founded by Mr. Raymond Drago (with Boeing’s knowledge and approval). \n\nMr. Weires has over 39 years of gear design and manufacturing experience in aerospace and industrial gear applications.  Prior to joining Boeing in 1995\, Mr. Weires was the Plant Metallurgist for two different gear companies establishing a foundation of knowledge in heat treating\, manufacturing and nondestructive testing of gears.   He is a past Chairman of the AGMA Metallurgy Committee\, and currently a member of the AGMA Metallurgy and AGMA Aerospace Gearing Committees.  He also served on the ASM-Heat Treating Society Board of Directors from 2006 thru 2012. \n\nI started working at Boeing in 1967 and continued until my retirement in 2004. I started Drive Systems Technology in 1976 as a part time activity while still working at Boeing (with Boeing’s knowledge and approval\, under strict guidelines) which eventually grew to the point where I retired early from Boeing in order to pursue DST as a full-time activity. \n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nFrom time to time MPMA uses photographs\, survey answers and testimonial of MPMA events in its promotional materials. Unless this permission is revoked in writing to the MPMA\, by virtue of your attendance all attendees agree to the use of their likeness in such materials. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/gear-materials-oct-2026/
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