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SUMMARY:A Practical Approach to Managing Gear Noise
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online \n\n\n\nDate: May 12-13\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 12 – 10:00am-2:00pm CT\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 13 – 10:00am-2:00pm CT\n\n\n\n\nA Practical Approach to Managing Gear Noise\n\n\n\nA Practical Approach for Managing Gear Noise” combines theory with practical testing and simulation techniques used to manage gear noise.  Topics focus on insights into the mechanisms for both whine and rattle\, the two most common categories of gear “noise”.  The course presents clear explanations relating subjective evaluations of audible noise to objective actions\, including troubleshooting and countermeasures.  Concepts are supported with a number of sound and movie files.  Technical papers supporting certain concepts are cited for the students’ further study.   \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\nExplanation of the underlying physics of gear noise generation mechanisms for whine and rattle\n\n\n\nExposure to vibration and sound instrumentation and testing techniques used to characterize whine and rattle\n\n\n\nIntroductions to advanced simulation tools for understanding the underlying physics of gear whine and rattle\, with insight into troubleshooting and countermeasures.\n\n\n\nDevelopment of a strategy for setting gearbox sound and vibration target levels\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 Registrant – $600(Deadline until 2/28/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $650(Deadline: 3/1/26 – 4/14/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $675(Deadline: 4/15/26 – 4/28/26) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $700(Deadline until 2/28/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $750(Deadline: 4/1/26 – 4/14/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $775(Deadline: 4/15/26 – 4/28/26) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis course is intended for those with several years of bearing knowledge involving the design\, application\, selection and use of rolling element bearings.  A basic knowledge of the bearing types\, tolerances\, part numbers\, bearing terminology and load calculations are required.  A technical degree or training is suggested.  \n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\nRobert White\n\nBob White PhD\, PE is a Drivetrain NVH engineer with 37 years of experience.  For 31 of those years he worked at John Deere’s Product Engineering Center in drivetrain development\, touching nearly every transmission and axle produced by Deere. He specialized in making dynamic measurements and is especially known for his work in mitigating gear noise. He continues to do drivetrain problem solving through his company\, White Noise\, LLC. Bob is a member of the AGMA Sound & Vibration committee.  Contact him at RobertWhite@WhiteNoiseUSA.com. \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-noise/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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SUMMARY:Analytical Gear Chart Interpretation
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\nDate: June 23\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 23 – 10:00-2:00pm CT \n\n\n\n\nAnalytical Gear Chart Interpretation\n\n\n\nThis course is an introduction to the methodology of analytical gear inspection and the evaluation and interpretation of the resulting data. The application of this information to identify and correct manufacturing errors will begin to be explored. Additionally\, it reviews chart interpretation and applies inspection data to understand the causes and cures of manufacturing errors. Many chart examples are used to understand cause and effect. \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 4 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\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird  Registrant – $350(Deadline until 4/9/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $375(Deadline: 4/10/26 – 5/26/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $390(Deadline: 5/27/26 – 6/9/26) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $450(Deadline until 4/9/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $475(Deadline: 4/10/26 – 5/26/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $490(Deadline: 5/27/26 – 6/9/26) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nIdentify major gear characteristics measured and methods used\n\n\n\nEvaluate pitch\, profile and helix (Use AGMA ANSI ISO analysis methods)\n\n\n\nCompare/contrast 2008-A88 with the current standard AGMA ANSI ISO 1328-1-B14\n\n\n\nUnderstanding errors from various gear manufacturing processes:\n\nHobbing\n\n\n\nShaping\n\n\n\nShaving\n\n\n\nGrinding\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the relationship between inspection charts and manufacturing kinematics\n\n\n\nUsing inspection chart information to determine the root causes of errors\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nPeople relatively new to gear manufacturing/inspection; Quality control people as well as manufacturing people will benefit from better understanding how gears are measured and evaluated; Others from quoting\, processing and sales also can gain knowledge of inspection reports beyond the “wiggly lines”. \n\n\n\nInstructors\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\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/analytical-gear-inspection-chart-june-2026/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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SUMMARY:Design Basics of Spur and Helical Gears
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\nDate: July 13\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, July 13 – 10:00-2:00pm CT \n\n\n\n\nDesign Basics of Spur and Helical Gears\n\n\n\nLearn how to develop and understand customer gear drive application specifications and target performance expectations.  Review\, calculate and select basic gear terminology variables and design parameters which define tooth bending and contact rating safety factors on two real-life examples.  Learn how to optimize gear fatigue Safety Factors for a given target design life and fit new gear designs and ratios into existing center distance using profile shift.  Use commercially available software to develop gear geometry factors\, calculate and optimize gear set power density and performance.  Review common gear failure modes if the design or final accuracy does not meet application requirements.  Discuss time and cost of more than 20 other gear drive component functions and drive development steps through prototypes to shipment of compliant assembled production drives.  There will be an opportunity to discuss gear design challenges which may be unique to participant industries. \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 – $350(Deadline until 4/29/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $375(Deadline: 4/30/26 – 6/15/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $390(Deadline: 6/16/26 – 6/29/26) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $450(Deadline until 4/29/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $475(Deadline: 4/30/26 – 6/15/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $490(Deadline: 6/16/26 – 6/29/26) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will earn 4 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\nDiscuss aspects of gear tooth fatigue loading and typical failure modes as a basis for gear designs which exceed target design fatigue life\n\n\n\nUnderstand the various form of drive loads:\n\nPrime movers and suggested Safety Factors\n\n\n\nConstant load applications\n\n\n\nVariable load/duty cycle applications\n\n\n\n\n\nAbility to start with customer supplied gear drive application specification and develop an optimized gear design which meets or exceeds application and performance requirements\n\n\n\nReview gear geometry terminology and design optimization variables beyond information available in Machinery’s Handbook\, apply optimization tools currently used in industry:\n\nBasic Normal Plane Geometry factors – NDP\, NPA\, Helix Angle\, Tooth Size\n\n\n\nTransverse Rolling Plane Performance variables – Profile Shift\, Material\, Heat Treatment\, Accuracy\, High Contact Ratio gear geometry and efficiency\n\n\n\nRating factors – Tooth Bending S. F.\, Tooth Contact S. F.\, Micro Pitting S. F.\n\n\n\nAdditional performance enhancing processes – shot peen\, isotropic finishing\n\n\n\n\n\nCalculate contact and bending Safety Factors as (Material and Design allowable loads) divided by (application loads) for a target design life.\n\n\n\nLearn how to fit a new gear ratio into existing housing and center distance using profile shift\n\n\n\nThis course is focused on gear design\, but reviews functionality of over 20 related drive components and design related processes.\n\n\n\nApply design tools and gear performance enhancements to optimize:\n\nRating\n\n\n\nOperating noise level\n\n\n\nEfficiency\n\n\n\nGear mesh contact\n\n\n\nLubrication\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss gear drive design process steps\, time\, and costs from receipt of customer application specifications through design\, prototype development/testing to manufacturing and shipping production units which meet or exceed customer expectations\n\n\n\nWork through two real life examples\, (pre-defined)\, developing optimized spur and helical gear sets which exceed customer application specifications.  The trainer does not have and active license for KISSsoft and cannot work through examples “live”\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis course would be of interest to high level gear grind operators\, inspectors and quality assurance people who need to better understand why and how gear designs are optimized and how to interpret non-standard gear geometry.  They can also gain insight on how improper finishing techniques can contribute to pre-mature gear failures.  Entry level gear designers\, process and manufacturing engineers can develop a basic understanding of gear geometry terms and variables.  Gear manufacturing project managers can develop a better understanding of time required to design and optimize a gearset that is cost effective and meets or exceeds application expectations. \n\n\n\nInstructors\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\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-basics-of-spur-and-helical-gears-july-2026/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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SUMMARY:Involute Spline Design and Rating
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\nDate: July 14-15\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 14 – 10:00-2:00pm CT \n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 15 – 10:00-2:00pm CT \n\n\n\n\nInvolute Spline Design & Rating\n\n\n\nThis course will address both geometry and rating of involute splines of various types. The types of spline joints and their applications will be discussed. Spline configuration variations\, including half depth\, full depth\, and special function designs\, will be addressed. Both fixed and flexible spline configurations will be examined in terms of usage and design. Lubrication methods\, including grease\, oil bath\, and flowing oil\, as well as coatings appropriate for various spline applications\, are examined. Shear and compressive stress rating methods are discussed with analyses methodology presented in both equation and graphical methodology via various rating charts. \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 4/30/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $650(Deadline: 5/1/26 – 6/16/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $675(Deadline: 6/17/26 – 6/30/26) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $700(Deadline until 4/30/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $750(Deadline: 5/1/26 – 6/16/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $775(Deadline: 6/17/26 – 6/30/26) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will earn 7 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\nExplain involute splines and the various types.\n\n\n\nCompare and contrast spline configuration variations.\n\n\n\nApply various lubrication methods to splines and spline applications.\n\n\n\nApply rating methods and analyze methodology.\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nGearbox design engineers who utilize splines to transmit power between various elements within the gear system and to connect the gearbox to both input and output devices. \n\n\n\nInstructors\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\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/involute-spline-design-and-rating/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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SUMMARY:Basic Loaded Tooth Contact Analysis Theory
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\nDate: July 16\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 16 – 10:00-2:00pm CT \n\n\n\n\nLoaded Tooth Contact Analysis Theory\n\n\n\nEvaluation of loaded tooth contact and development of tooth modifications using commercially available software to improve and apply a realistic load distribution factor Km in gear rating calculations.  Two real life gearing examples will be presented in the course\, one will have a cantilever mounted pinion\, the other a shaft pinion straddled non-symmetrically by bearings.  Both examples demonstrate component deflections under load which significantly reduce tooth mesh contact which is then corrected with developed helix and profile modifications.  Other gear performance optimization tools will also be presented\, Material and Heat Treatment Selection\, Profile Shift\, Isotropic Finishing\, Shot Peening\, Accuracy. These design tools along with LTCA are commonly applied by gear designers to optimize design reliability and calculated rating safety factors. \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 – $350(Deadline until 5/2/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $375(Deadline: 5/3/26 – 6/18/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $390(Deadline: 6/19/26 – 7/2/26) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $450(Deadline until 5/2/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $475(Deadline: 5/3/26 – 6/18/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $490(Deadline: 6/19/26 – 7/2/26) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will earn 4 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\nIdentify the need for contact analysis and describe the theory behind the contact analysis process.\n\n\n\nModel the loaded gear mesh shafts\, bearings and gear geometry in commercially available dedicated gearing “FEA” software to calculate magnitude and direction of tooth deflections and deformations.\n\n\n\nDevelop tooth profile and helix modifications that compensate for tooth deflections\, reducing transmission error and optimizing power density.\n\n\n\nDescribe the tools and processes of contact analysis.\n\n\n\nReview cantilever pinion example of contact analysis and corrective action.\n\n\n\nReview non-symmetrical bearing mounted shaft pinion example of contact analysis and corrective action.\n\n\n\nPresent contact analysis Do’s and Don’ts.\n\n\n\nReview other gear performance optimization tools.\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis course would be of interest to high level gear grind operators\, inspectors and quality assurance people who need to better understand why and how gear designs are optimized and how to interpret non-standard gear geometry.  They can also gain insight on how improper finishing techniques can contribute to pre-mature gear failures.  Entry level gear designers\, process and manufacturing engineers can develop a basic understanding of gear geometry terms and variables.  Gear manufacturing project managers can develop a better understanding of time required to design and optimize a gearset that is cost effective and meets or exceeds application expectations. \n\n\n\nInstructors\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\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-loaded-tooth-contact-analysis-theory-july-2026/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T140000
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CREATED:20240930T152035Z
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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\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\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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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\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\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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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\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\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\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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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\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\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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