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SUMMARY:Operator Gear Grinding
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Course \n\n\n\nDate: July 21-22\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 21 – 10:00-2:00pm CT\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 22 – 10:00-2:00pm CT\n\n\n\n\nOperator Gear Grinding\n\n\n\nExplore precision gear grinding processes\, machine input variables\, kinematics and Gear Geometry in Part A\, Grinding Simulator\, machine alignment\, setup errors\, pitfalls\, common gear fatigue failures and expectations related to finish ground gearing in Part B.  Learn definitions of gearing component features\, application loads and process steps from blanking\, through heat treatment to finished part ready to ship.  Study aspects of Quality Assurance\, Inspection Documentation and corrective actions for measured non-conformances.  Understand pre-heat treat\, heat treatment distortion and post heat treatment operations including the how’s and why’s to produce finished gears that conform and perform to end user expectations.  Calculate gear form grinding cycle times for real life examples for various accuracy levels on commercially available software. \n\n\n\nThe Operator Level courses are made possible through the generous support of the AGMA Foundation. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in educating the industry!  \n\n\n\nThis course is online. A webcam on your computer equipped with a microphone and speakers/headset are required for participation. Space is limited to 20-25 participants per course. Course materials will be mailed in hard copy. Please make sure to indicate your preferred mailing address in the registration process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $600(Deadline until 5/7/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $650(Deadline: 5/8/26 – 6/23/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $675(Deadline: 6/24/26 – 7/7/26) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $700(Deadline until 5/7/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $750(Deadline: 5/8/26 – 6/23/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $775(Deadline: 6/24/26 – 7/7/26) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will earn 8 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\nBe able to ask questions of gear designers and manufacturing engineers to acquire all information required to produce conforming finished gears\n\n\n\nUnderstand basic and advanced gear tooth geometry\, loads and target accuracy\n\n\n\nReview and challenge control of part datums through 5 gear processing steps\, use datum’s consistently through all operations given part process prints\n\n\n\nAnticipate and correct for part distortion during heat treatment knowing the actual heat treatment process used.\n\n\n\nUnderstand gear geometry and typical field failures\, achieve compliance with finished parts to meet print requirements and customer performance expectations\n\n\n\nSelect tooth grinding parameters Qw\, metal removal rate and Vw\, volumetric limit for dressing given part print\, heat treatment and grinding wheel specification used\n\n\n\nUnderstand gear grinding kinematics for both form and generating machines\n\n\n\nLearn about gear performance optimization techniques used to optimize power density\n\n\n\nAccurately measure pre and post finish gear tooth Helix\, Profile and tooth thickness given finished tooth geometry specifications and modifications calculated from Loaded Tooth Contact Analysis\n\n\n\nReview calculations on form grinding cycle times based on various target accuracies\, Qw material removal rate\, Vw volumetric limit for dressing and grinding techniques\n\n\n\nAvoid and detect the presence of Twist Error\n\n\n\nAvoid and detect presence of grind burn temper\n\n\n\nAvoid typical gear fatigue failure modes\, bending fracture\, macro-pitting and micro-pitting resulting from improper tooth finishing\n\n\n\nIdentify common non-conformances\, causes and re-create them on gear grinder models\, apply problem solving techniques and corrective actions suggested in trouble shooting guide provided with course material”\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis course would be of interest to both entry and high level generating and form gear grind operators\, inspectors\, process Engineers and quality assurance people who need to better understand why and how gear designs are optimized and how to work with non-standard gear geometry.  The course would also benefit pre-finishing operators by understanding part datum control and subsequent gear finishing processes.  Participants can also gain insight on how improper finishing techniques can contribute to premature gear failures.  Entry level gear designers\, process and manufacturing engineers can develop a basic understanding of gear finishing cycles\, cycle times and cost.  Gear manufacturing project managers and production managers can develop a better understanding of time required to set up and finish high performance gear sets that will meet or exceed application expectations.   \n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nTerry Klaves\n\nTerry Klaves semi-retired from the Milwaukee Gear Division of Regal Beloit in 2017 after 45 years of work in the gearing industry with four different companies\, positions varying from gear engineer to VP of Engineering and responsibilities including gear design\, optimization\, manufacturing and Quality Assurance.  He has a passion for solving gearing related problems and continues to serve the gearing industry as part time consultant and trainer for AGMA\, in addition\, he is Chairman of the AGMA TC-60 Committee\, contributing to development of ISO gearing standards.  Terry graduated with a BS-Engineering in 1976 and a MS-Engineering from UW-Milwaukee in 1981 and enjoys sharing his knowledge and passion for gears through formal consulting and training activities. \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/operator-gear-grinding/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T140000
DTSTAMP:20260716T140906
CREATED:20240930T152020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T162236Z
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SUMMARY:How to Read and Interpret a Gear Inspection Report
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\nDate: September 1-2\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 1 – 10:00am-2:00pm CT\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 2 – 10:00am-2:00pm CT\n\n\n\n\nHow to Read a Gear Interpretation Report\n\n\n\nThis new and expanded one-day online course is intended to provide you with a thorough understanding of the attributes of a gear and its design are critical to ensure the required operation and function of the gear system as expected.  The features and attributes of importance to function of the gear system will be discussed and explained in terms of how to measure and inspect them.  We will cover measurement techniques and inspection interpretations as a precursor to the operation of a Gear Measurement Machine (GMM).  We will also explore the differences and similarities between a GMM and Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM).Building on the objectives of measurement and inspection techniques\, we will transition to reading and interpreting a typical gear inspection report.  Specifically\, we will look at the contents and meaning of the information contained within the gear charts on the drawings\, as well as the techniques used by the gear measurement system to assess gear quality.  An explanation of basic gear measurement techniques\, how measurement equipment and test machines implement these techniques\, and how to interpret the results from these basic measurements will be covered.  We will also discuss how to interpret the results and what corrective actions may be considered if the quality of a particular gear is unsatisfactory. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 8 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $600(Deadline until 6/18/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $650(Deadline: 6/19/26 – 8/4/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $675(Deadline: 8/5/26 – 8/18/26) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $700(Deadline until 6/18/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $750(Deadline: 6/19/26 – 8/4/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $775(Deadline: 8/5/26 – 8/18/26) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nDescribe the measurement and inspection techniques used to qualify a gear\n\n\n\nExplain the major contributing factors to gear quality\n\n\n\nDescribe in detail the practical gear measurement and inspection techniques\n\n\n\nCategorize the common tools and equipment used to measure and inspect gears\n\n\n\nDiscuss some of the new and automated gear design systems\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis course can be for anyone working with or interested in learning about gear charts. Prior to attending this course it would be helpful if you were familiar and conversant with the AGMA Nomenclature standard and the Fundamentals of Gearing resource\, both of which are readily available to anyone and free to MPMA members. \n\n\n\nInstructor\n\n\n\n\nWilliam “Mark” McVea\, PhD\, P.E.\n\nDr. William Mark McVea\, P.E.\, is currently President and Principal Engineer of KBE+\, Inc. where he and his team design and develop complete powertrains for automotive and off-highway vehicles. His experience includes positions within the mechanical drive and powertrain industry. Chief Technology Officer for an industry leader in the design and development of patented powertrain engineering technology used primarily in the automotive industry; Professor of Vehicle Dynamics and Powertrain Sciences in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Rochester Institute of Technology; adjunct professor at Purdue University in their Automotive Sciences Department; and was manager of the CAE group within a tier-one powertrain supplier to global automotive markets\, a consulting engineer in vehicle dynamics\, and a project manager of traction systems for off-highway vehicles as well. In addition\, he has extensive publication on transmission systems\, automated design assistant systems\, knowledge systems and knowledge-based engineering in general. He also holds or is listed as co-inventor on numerous patents related to mechanical power transmissions. Mark holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology\, a PhD in Design Engineering from Purdue University and is a licensed Professional Engineer. \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/how-to-read-and-interpret-a-gear-inspection-report-sep-2026/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260716T140906
CREATED:20260527T180456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T183730Z
UID:7476-1790074800-1790866800@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:Detailed Gear Design
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\n\n\nDate: September 22-24 & September 29 – October 1\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, Sept. 22 – 11:00am-3:00pm CT\n\n\n\nWednesday\, Sept. 23 – 11:00am-3:00pm CT\n\n\n\nThursday\, Sept. 24 – 11:00am-3:00pm CT\n\n\n\nTuesday\, Sept. 29 – 11:00am-3:00pm CT\n\n\n\nWednesday\, Sept. 30 – 11:00am-3:00pm CT\n\n\n\nThursday\, Oct. 1 – 11:00am-3:00pm CT\n\n\n\n\nDetailed Gear Design\n\n\n\nThere is a distinct difference between “designing” a gear and “optimizing” a gear design. In this course\, we will address the optimization process via an understanding of those factors beyond basic banding and pitting ratings. Optimization may focus on load capacity\, economy of production or minimization of overall gear system envelope. In this course we will learn how to improve gear designs via optimization and gain new insight into concepts presented through illustrations and demonstrations. Explore all factors that go into good gear design from life cycle\, load\, torque\, tooth\, optimization\, and evaluating consequences. \n\n\n\nIt is recommended that you spend a minimum of 1 hour reading and reviewing the material each day. \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 Registrant – $1\,950(Deadline until 7/8/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,050(Deadline: 7/9/26 – 8/25/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,100(Deadline: 8/26/26 – 9/8/26) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $2\,450(Deadline until 7/8/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,550(Deadline: 7/9/26 – 8/25/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,600(Deadline: 8/26/26 – 9/8/26) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nRaymond J. Drago\, P.E.\n\n\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\n\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/detailed-gear-design/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260716T140906
CREATED:20250320T205337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T162358Z
UID:3622-1793613600-1793714400@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:Design and Performance Rating Procedures for Plastic Gears
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\nDate: November 2-3\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 2 – 10:00-2:00pm CT \n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 3 – 10:00-2:00pm CT \n\n\n\n\nDesign and Performance Rating Procedures for Plastic Gears\n\n\n\nHigh performance plastic gears are increasingly replacing metal gears in several applications due to many advantages they exhibit. Main ones are having lower weight\, no need for lubrication\, cheaper mass production\, significantly better noise\, vibration and harshness (NVH ) behavior and chemical/corrosion resistance. \n\n\n\nDesign methods for plastic gears are in many ways different and more complex to those for steel gears. In major part the complexity is to be attributed to the material’s temperature-dependent properties. Also the production methods are different\, which needs to be taken into account during the design phase. The majority of plastic gears are produced by injection molding\, which enables great design flexibility\, e.g. joining several machine elements into one molded part\, as well as a wide range gear geometry modifications. \n\n\n\nThe course focuses on all aspects of the design process of gearboxes with plastic gears. The covered topics were selected based on state-of-the-art industrial projects\, working with stakeholders from automotive\, micro-mobility (e-bikes)\, house appliances\, aerospace\, chemical\, power tools and robotics sectors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $600(Deadline until 8/19/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $650(Deadline: 8/20/26 – 10/5/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $675(Deadline: 10/6/26 – 10/19/26) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $700(Deadline until 8/19/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $750(Deadline: 8/20/26 – 10/5/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $775(Deadline: 10/6/26 – 10/29/26) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course is online. A webcam on your computer equipped with a microphone and speakers/headset are required for participation. Space is limited to 20-25 participants per course. Course materials will be mailed in hard copy. Please make sure to indicate your preferred mailing address in the registration process. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 8 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\nAttendees will understand the differences in operation\, design and production\, between the plastic and metal gears\n\n\n\nAttendees will be able to appropriately select materials and lubrication type for a plastic gear application\n\n\n\nAttendees will be able to reliably design gear transmissions with plastic gears\, taking into aspect all possible failure modes which could occur during operation of their product\, as also other important customer requirements\, e.g. NVH.\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nSuitable for gear engineers\, gear/gearbox designers\, mechanical engineers working in automotive\, robotics\, house appliances\, power tools\, medical. \n\n\n\nThe program is best suitable for engineers which are already proficient in basic gear design and have knowledge on basic gear theory. \n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nBorut Černe\n\nDr. Borut Černe is a co-founder and CEO at RD Motion. Having previously worked as a researcher at the University in Ljubljana\, he has authored 4 patents and more than 40 scientific and technical papers in the fields of gear transmissions\, plastic and composite gear design solid mechanics\, polymers testing\, and numerical analysis. His research has mostly been focused on numerical modeling of engineering polymers\, with focus on polymer power transmissions\, along with testing and development of novel experimental methodologies for this type of applications. As part of his work at RD Motion\, he is mostly involved in R&D operations including test rig design\, software development\, data analysis\, experimental research\, and testing standard implementation. \n\n\n\n\n\nDamijan Zorko\n\nDr. Damijan Zorko is a co-founder and CEO of RD Motion. He studied Mechanical Engineering at University of Ljubljana\, and received his Ph.D. in 2019. Results of his research work are published in over 70 scientific and technical papers. He is also holder of five patents. Having over 15 years of experience on gear transmissions\, he was deeply involved in developing RD Motion’s modern test benches and testing methods for experimental research on gears. Working at the forefront of plastic gears technology he has state-of-the-art know how and insights from several industry sectors\, e.g. automotive\, house appliances\, medical\, robotics. \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/design-and-performance-rating-procedures-for-plastic-gears/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260716T140906
CREATED:20250923T211020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T162422Z
UID:3540-1793786400-1793887200@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:Reverse Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\nDate: November 4-5\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 4 – 10:00-2:00pm CT\n\n\n\nThursday\, November 5 – 10:00-2:00pm CT\n\n\n\n\nReverse Gear System Engineering: Why\, When\, & How – Avoiding Pitfalls & Litigation\n\n\n\nReverse engineering a gear system is a not too unusual task and in many\, but not all\, cases the process goes fairly well\, thus it is easy to become complacent. It is important\, however\, to fully understand the process and the best practice procedure for reverse engineering a gear system. Failure to fully follow best practice can result\, at best\, in an unhappy gear user\, but in the worst case it can lead to very expensive\, time consuming and reputation damaging litigation.  \n\n\n\nWe will discuss the basic types of reverse engineering projects (e.g. upgrading an existing system to increase power or extend operating life or improve noise level; replacing gear that has simply reached the end of its otherwise successful useful life; emergency\, short term\, interim gear replacement resulting from an unexpected failure; responding to a system that is not providing acceptable performance\, etc.). The need for understanding the operation of the system in which the gears will be used\, the conditions that led to the need for the project and especially\, the specific nature of the failure that occurred\, if that is the reason for the project\, are key\, often ignored\, elements of the process.  \n\n\n\nIn some cases\, no drawings are available at all thus a design must be developed that will yield gears that provide equivalent load capacity\, life\, noise performance and smoothness of operation.  This scenario will be discussed with recommended analyses resented. In other cases\, where no drawings are available\, the correct procedures to follow in developing a reverse engineered gear that truly meets the system requirements will be discussed in detail with cautionary procedures outlined.   \n\n\n\nThe concept of applying the AVO (avoid verbal orders) process to the overall reverse engineering process will be discussed with fact based but names and identifying details eliminated case studies to emphasize the importance of this concept.  The “amnesia” issue will also be addressed in this context. The author’s experience in serving as an Expert Witness provides first-hand information that will aid in avoiding this aspect of a reverse engineering project completed…if followed! \n\n\n\nA webcam on your computer equipped with a microphone and speakers/headset are required for participation. Space is limited to 20-25 participants per course. Course materials will be mailed in hard copy. Please make sure to indicate your preferred mailing address in the registration process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $600(Deadline until 8/21/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $650(Deadline: 8/22/26 – 10/7/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $675(Deadline: 10/8/26 – 10/21/26) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $700(Deadline until 8/21/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $750(Deadline: 8/22/26 – 10/7/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $775(Deadline: 10/8/26 – 10/21/26) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will earn 8 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\nRecognize the detailed engineering and application understanding required to properly reverse engineer a gear\n\n\n\nUnderstand the difference between designing from scratch and designing to duplicate an existing part and its function\n\n\n\nConsider the reasons why reverse engineering an existing gear set\, or\, especially\, a single gear can often considerably more difficult than designing a new gear or gear set from scratch\n\n\n\nDiscuss the possibilities for misunderstanding\, which are legion\, between purchaser and supplier\n\n\n\nAddress the need for all parties involved to agree regarding the purpose of the reverse engineering effort and the expected results and costs\n\n\n\nApply an understanding of forensic analysis of gearbox failures to avoid simply duplicating the original failure\n\n\n\nUnderstand the difference between a temporary replacement and a duplicate of the original gear and the discussion and documentation required to avoid misunderstandings that can lead to litigation\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nGear and gearbox design and manufacturing engineers\, management and quality control engineers involved with design and manufacture of reverse engineered parts\, especially where minimal or no original\, detailed gear design information is available. \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\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/reverse-engineering-nov-2026/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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