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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\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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270223T160000
DTSTAMP:20261020T195858Z
CREATED:20240930T151708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T195858Z
UID:3601-1803384000-1803398400@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:Analytical Gear Chart Interpretation
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\nDate: February 23\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\n\nBeginner Level\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 3.5 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 11/30/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $375(Deadline: 12/1/26 – 1/26/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $390(Deadline: 1/27/27 – 2/9/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $450(Deadline until 11/30/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $475(Deadline: 12/1/26 – 1/26/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $490(Deadline: 1/27/27 – 2/9/27) \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\n\n\n\nUse 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 (hobbing\, shaping\, shaving\, grinding)\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\n\nDwight Smith\n\nDwight Smith 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\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-feb-2027/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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CREATED:20240930T151831Z
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SUMMARY:Applied Design Basics for Spur and Helical Gears
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\nDate: February 25\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 25 – 12:00-4:00pm ET \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeginner Level\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\, microgeometry\, calculate and optimize gear set power density and performance. Learn about developing microgeometry using Loaded Tooth Contact Analysis software and “Twist” error compensation on ground tooth gears. 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 12/2/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $375(Deadline: 12/3/26 – 1/28/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $390(Deadline: 1/29/27 – 2/11/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $450(Deadline until 12/2/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $475(Deadline: 12/3/26 – 1/28/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $490(Deadline: 1/29/27 – 2/11/27) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will earn 3.5 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 forms of drive loads (prime movers and suggested Safety Factors\, constant load applications\, variable load/duty cycle applications)\n\n\n\nStart with a 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\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 an existing housing and center distance using profile shift\n\n\n\nApply design tools and gear performance enhancements to optimize rating\, operating noise level\, efficiency\, gear mesh contact\, and lubrication\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 developing optimized spur and helical gear sets which exceed customer application specifications\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis course would be of interest to entry level gear designers\, process and manufacturing engineers who want to 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. Also\, high level gear grind operators and machine setup technicians\, 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. \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/applied-design-basics-for-spur-and-helical-gears/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270325T160000
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CREATED:20261020T164531Z
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UID:8493-1805198400-1805990400@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:Steel Fundamentals for Gearing
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\n\n\nDate: March 16-18 & 23-25\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 16 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 17 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 18 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 23 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 24 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 25 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\nIntermediate Level\n\n\n\nDevelop an understanding of the key relationships among steel composition\, processing\, and properties. Learn how to select and specify steel composition and heat treatment options that optimize gear performance and comply with AGMA rating standards. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 18 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 basic gear terminology\, geometry\, and operating concepts.\n\n\n\nDistinguish between different gear failure modes and the factors that contribute to them.\n\n\n\nUnderstand basic principles of metal structure and behavior.\n\n\n\nBecome familiar with common steel alloy designations and nomenclature.\n\n\n\nSelect steel compositions and heat treatments that produce properties that meet the demands of the application and AGMA gear rating standards.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the influence of steel selection and heat treatment on the manufacturing and performance of gears.\n\n\n\nLearn how to specify and verify required steel properties.\n\n\n\nCompare the gear performance of steels produced in cast\, wrought\, powder metallurgy\, and additive manufacturing forms.\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis course is intended for gear designers\, engineers\, metallurgists\, heat treatment specialists\, quality professionals\, technical sales personnel\, and managers involved in the specification\, manufacture\, or performance evaluation of steel gearing. \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 12/21/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,050(Deadline: 12/22/26 – 2/16/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,100(Deadline: 2/17/27 – 3/2/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $2\,450(Deadline until 12/21/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,550(Deadline: 12/22/26 – 2/16/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,600(Deadline: 2/17/27 – 3/2/27) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nCarl Ribaudo\n\n\n\nDr. Ribaudo’s career in metallurgy combines extensive experience in both industry and education. During his 30 years with The Timken Company\, he provided subject matter expertise and project leadership in material and process selection\, performance testing\, specification writing\, and supplier development for bearings\, gears\, and other components\, as well as steel mill process development. He co-holds three U.S. patents related to this work. He then spent six years teaching lecture and laboratory courses in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at The University of Akron. He has served AGMA for more than two decades in roles including course developer and instructor\, article reviewer\, Metallurgy and Materials Committee Chair\, and U.S. delegate to ISO Working Group 14 for Strength and Quality of Materials for Gears. He is currently the proprietor of C2 Metals LLC\, which focuses on developing intellectual property and educational experiences related to materials. He holds a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame\, an S.M. in Materials Engineering from MIT\, and a Ph.D. in Metallurgy from the University of Illinois. \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/steel-fundamentals-for-gearing/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270512T160000
DTSTAMP:20261020T200446Z
CREATED:20261013T212732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T200446Z
UID:8383-1810123200-1810137600@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:Analytical Gear Chart Interpretation
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\nDate: May 12\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 12 – 12:00-4:00pm EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeginner Level\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 3.5 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 2/16/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $375(Deadline: 2/17/26 – 4/14/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $390(Deadline: 4/15/27 – 4/28/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $450(Deadline until 2/16/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $475(Deadline: 2/17/26 – 4/14/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $490(Deadline: 4/15/27 – 4/28/27) \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\n\n\n\nUse 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 (hobbing\, shaping\, shaving\, grinding)\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\n\nDwight Smith\n\nDwight Smith 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\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-chart-interpretation-may-2027/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270518T163000
DTSTAMP:20261020T200526Z
CREATED:20261014T191638Z
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SUMMARY:Reverse Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\nDate: May 18\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 18 – 8:00am-4:30pm EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntermediate Level\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 completely…. 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 2/22/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $650(Deadline: 2/23/27 – 4/20/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $675(Deadline: 4/21/27 – 5/4/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $700(Deadline until 2/22/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $750(Deadline: 2/23/27 – 4/20/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $775(Deadline: 4/21/27 – 5/4/27) \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\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-may-2027/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270714T160000
DTSTAMP:20261019T190156Z
CREATED:20240930T152035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T190156Z
UID:3603-1815480000-1815580800@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:Precision Gear Grinding
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Course \n\n\n\nDate: July 13-14\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 13 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 14 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeginner Level\n\n\n\nExplore precision gear grinding processes\, 30+ machine input variables\, kinematics and gear geometry optimization\, profile shift\, gear materials\, accuracy and required part print information in Part A. Use an examples from a Grinding Simulator to calculate comparative form grind cycle times\, review machine alignment\, setup errors using a 3D model\, learn about twist error\, contact analysis\, hob rollout and specifying grind stock to achieve final tooth size and effective case depth\, also learn about grind burn and common gear fatigue failures in Part B. Learn definitions of gearing component features\, application loads and process steps from blanking\, through heat treatment to a finish ground part ready to ship. Study aspects of Quality Assurance\, Inspection Documentation and corrective actions for measured non-conformances. Understand pre-heat treat processes\, heat treatment distortion\, post heat treatment operations and microgeometry 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\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 4/12/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $650(Deadline: 4/13/27 – 6/15/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $675(Deadline: 6/16/27 – 6/29/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $700(Deadline until 4/12/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $750(Deadline: 4/13/27 – 6/15/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $775(Deadline: 6/16/27 – 6/29/27) \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\nPart A:\n\nBe able to ask questions of gear designers and manufacturing engineers to acquire all information required to produce conforming finished ground tooth 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\n\n\nPart B:\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\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\, setup technicians\, 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/precision-gear-grinding/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270715T160000
DTSTAMP:20261019T191247Z
CREATED:20231026T180601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T191247Z
UID:3525-1815652800-1815667200@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:Loaded Gear Tooth Contact Analysis Theory
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\nDate: July 15\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 15 – 12:00-4:00pm ET \n\n\n\n\nAdvanced Level\n\n\n\nLoaded Tooth Contact Analysis involves application of dedicated FEA to gear teeth and components. This course evaluates loaded gear teeth for contact and development of tooth modifications\, (Microgeometry). It uses commercially available software examples to calculate and apply realistic load distribution factors\, Km\, in gear rating calculations and reduce transmission error. Precise calculated modifications to the helix\, (crown and taper)\, correct for loaded gear drive component deflections to improve mesh face contact and calculate a realistic Km rating load distribution factor. Precise calculated tip relief to the profile reduces transmission error from loaded tooth deflections and avoids tooth tip to root interference. Two real life gearing examples will be reviewed in the course\, one will have a cantilever mounted pinion\, the other is a shaft pinion straddled non-symmetrically by bearings. Both examples demonstrate component and tooth deflections under load which significantly reduce tooth mesh contact and increase transmission error which is then corrected with developed helix and profile modifications. Information is provided to create an Excel Spreadsheet which displays values for precise microgeometry for circular modifications in a table form to satisfy the ISO 1328 accuracy standard. 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 4/14/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $375(Deadline: 4/15/27 – 6/17/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $390(Deadline: 6/18/27 – 7/1/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $450(Deadline until 4/14/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $475(Deadline: 4/15/27 – 6/17/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $490(Deadline: 6/18/27 – 7/1/27) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will earn 3.5 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 the need and process for performing Loaded Tooth 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 and apply tooth profile and helix modifications that compensate for tooth\, shaft and bearing 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\nGear design engineers who are interested in developing state of the art competitive gear designs which provide optimized power density. This course would be of interest to experienced gear manufacturing engineers\, inspectors\, quality assurance\, setup technicians and operators to better understand complex gear geometry\, micro-geometry\, helix and profile modifications called out on high performance\, optimized gear drawings. Designed microgeometry must be properly applied and verified by tangential inspection. \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/loaded-gear-tooth-contact-analysis-theory/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270720T160000
DTSTAMP:20261020T200816Z
CREATED:20261014T141032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T200816Z
UID:8387-1816084800-1816099200@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:Applied Design Basics for Spur and Helical Gears
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\nDate: July 20\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 25 – 12:00-4:00pm ET \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeginner Level\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\, microgeometry\, calculate and optimize gear set power density and performance. Learn about developing microgeometry using Loaded Tooth Contact Analysis software and “Twist” error compensation on ground tooth gears. 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 4/26/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $375(Deadline: 4/27/27 – 6/22/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $390(Deadline: 6/23/27 – 7/6/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $450(Deadline until 4/26/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $475(Deadline: 4/27/27 – 6/22/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $490(Deadline: 6/23/27 – 7/6/27) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will earn 3.5 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 forms of drive loads (prime movers and suggested Safety Factors\, constant load applications\, variable load/duty cycle applications)\n\n\n\nStart with a 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\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 an existing housing and center distance using profile shift\n\n\n\nApply design tools and gear performance enhancements to optimize rating\, operating noise level\, efficiency\, gear mesh contact\, and lubrication\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 developing optimized spur and helical gear sets which exceed customer application specifications\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis course would be of interest to entry level gear designers\, process and manufacturing engineers who want to 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. Also\, high level gear grind operators and machine setup technicians\, 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. \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/applied-design-basics-for-spur-and-helical-gears-july-2027/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270721T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270721T163000
DTSTAMP:20261020T200851Z
CREATED:20231026T194138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T200851Z
UID:3526-1816156800-1816187400@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:Involute Spline Design and Rating
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\nDate: July 21\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 21 – 8:00am-4:30pm ET \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntermediate Level\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 4/27/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $650(Deadline: 4/28/27 – 6/23/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $675(Deadline: 6/24/27 – 7/7/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $700(Deadline until 4/27/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $750(Deadline: 4/28/27 – 6/23/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $775(Deadline: 6/24/27 – 7/7/27) \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\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/involute-spline-design-and-rating/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270727T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270728T160000
DTSTAMP:20261020T195813Z
CREATED:20240930T152238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T195813Z
UID:3610-1816689600-1816790400@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:A Practical Approach to Managing Gear Noise
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online \n\n\n\nDate: July 27 – 28\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\n\nDaily Schedule: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 27 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 28 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\nAdvanced Level\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 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\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\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 5/3/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $650(Deadline: 5/4/27 – 6/29/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $675(Deadline: 6/30/27 – 7/13/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $700(Deadline until 5/3/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $750(Deadline: 5/4/27 – 6/29/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $775(Deadline: 6/30/27 – 7/13/27) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis course is intended for students\, technicians\, engineers\, and managers interested in or responsible for the management of gear noise in a variety of industries. \n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert White\n\n\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 MPMA Sound & Vibration committee.  Contact him at RobertWhite@WhiteNoiseUSA.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrian Wilson\n\n\n\nBrian K. Wilson\, has 34 years of experience in the design\, test and analysis of rotating machinery. His current position is Chief Engineer for McLaren Engineering\, a subsidiary of Linamar\, managing the Core Engineering department\, including NVH CAE/testing of gearbox systems.  Additional relevant experience includes Romax Technology\, Inc. where he served as Chief Technology Officer; Ford Motor Company where he held the position of NVH Technical Specialist; and Founder of Advanced Drivetrain Engineering and Technology (ADET)\, a consulting/software company with a focus on gear technology.  Wilson’s key area of expertise is in rotating machinery dynamics\, with an emphasis on gear noise\, helping major OEMs worldwide to solve an assortment of drivetrain dynamics problems over the years.  He currently serves on the AGMA Sound & Vibration Committee and on ASME’s Power and Transmission Gearing Committee.  Wilson holds a BSME from Michigan State University. Contact him at brian.wilson@adetgear.com. \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/gear-noise/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270810T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270819T170000
DTSTAMP:20261019T193158Z
CREATED:20260527T185735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T193158Z
UID:7487-1817899200-1818694800@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:Gearbox CSI
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\n\n\nDate: August 10-12 & 17-19\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 10 – 12:00-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 11 – 12:00-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 12 – 12:00-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 17 – 12:00-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 18 – 12:00-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 19 – 12:00-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\nIntermediate Level\n\n\n\nA good understanding of individual failure modes and the failure scenarios that led to the actual system failure is an essential skill to designing gear/bearing systems that will operate properly for their full design life. In this course\, we will define and explain the nature of many gear and bearing failures and we will also discuss and describe various actual failure scenarios. In addition\, a detailed primer on bearing technology prefaces the failure scenario discussions. You will gain a better understanding of various types of gears and bearings. Learn about the limitation and capabilities of rolling element bearings and the gears that they support. Grasp an understanding of how to properly apply the best gear-bearing combination to any gearbox from simple to complex. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 18 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\nApply understanding of forensic analysis of gearbox failures in future gearbox designs\n\n\n\nDiscuss bearing and gear types\n\n\n\nExplain how bearing selection is influenced by gear type and loading\n\n\n\nSelect appropriate bearing types and configurations as influenced by gear type and loading\n\n\n\nExplain how to optimize bearing and gear combination\n\n\n\nIdentify seven materials and manufacturing related defects\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nGear and bearing design engineers\, management involved with design\, maintenance\, customer service and sales. \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 5/17/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,050(Deadline: 5/28/27 – 7/13/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,100(Deadline: 7/14/27 – 7/27/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $2\,450(Deadline until 5/17/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,550(Deadline: 5/28/27 – 7/13/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,600(Deadline: 7/14/27 – 7/27/27) \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\n\nJoseph W. Lenski\, Jr.\n\n\n\nJoseph W. Lenski\, Jr. was a 40-year employee of Boeing Company\, Rotocraft Division. His field of expertise is that of rolling element-bearing technology with extensive work in drive system design and lubricant development. Since 1973\, he has served as chief Bearing Specialist for Drive Systems Technology\, Inc. This work has included bearing analysis\, selection and life predictions; bearing failure investigations and discussion of various high technology bearing designs and concepts. This work has been done for various steel mill companies\, gearbox manufacturers\, oil producing facilities and mining companies. He has authored more than 42 technical reports and papers and has prepared a class manual on basic bearing design and bearing failure analysis. \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/gearbox-csi/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270810T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270819T170000
DTSTAMP:20261019T200834Z
CREATED:20261019T200245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T200834Z
UID:8483-1817899200-1818694800@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:Epicyclic Gear Systems Design
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\n\n\nDate: February 2-4 & 9-11\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 2 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 3 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 4 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 9 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 10 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 11 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\nIntermediate Level\n\n\n\nLearn and define the concept of epicyclic gearing is including some basic history and the differences among simple planetary gear systems\, compound planetary gear systems and star drive gear systems. Cover concepts on the arrangement of the individual components including the carrier\, sun\, planet\, ring and star gears and the rigid requirements for the system to perform properly. Critical factors such as load sharing among the planet or star gears\, sequential loading\, equal planet/star spacing\, relations among the numbers of teeth on each element\, calculation of the maximum and optimum number of planet/star gears for a specific system will be covered. Provides an in-depth discussion of the methodology by which noise and vibration may be optimized for such systems and load sharing guidelines for planet load sharing. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 18 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\nRestate exactly what makes a gear system an epicyclic system\n\n\n\nCalculate the total reduction ratio of an epicyclic system and that of a star system.\n\n\n\nIdentify differences and similarities between split power systems and true epicyclic systems.\n\n\n\nRecognize when the use of a star drive system is preferred over a planetary system.\n\n\n\nExplain the importance of equal planet/star gear spacing and how a system be designed with unequal planet spacing.\n\n\n\nInterpret how the numbers of teeth selected for the individual gears in an epicyclic or star drive gear system affect the noise and vibration characteristics of the system.\n\n\n\nIdentify the advantages of selecting odd numbers of teeth for the planet/star gears\n\n\n\nEvaluate the numbers of teeth on the sun\, planet and internal ring gear and the relations that must be maintained among these tooth numbers and why\n\n\n\nExplain how the design of the carrier affects the overall performance of these complex systems\n\n\n\nDetermine how input speed affects the design of an epicyclic system and why the speed concerns are different for epicyclic and star drive systems\n\n\n\nDescribe the design and use of load balancing systems including floating sun gears and floating ring gears\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nEngineers\, technicians\, management and others involved in the selection\, application and/or design of epicyclic (planetary) gear systems of all types as well as those who are not currently familiar with this gearing concept but who would like to gain an understanding of epicyclic (planetary) gear systems. \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 11/9/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,050(Deadline: 11/10/26 – 1/4/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,100(Deadline: 1/5/27 – 1/19/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $2\,450(Deadline until 11/9/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,550(Deadline: 11/10/26 – 1/4/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,600(Deadline: 1/5/27 – 1/19/27) \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\n\nSteve Cymbala\n\n\n\nSteve Cymbala has served as Senior Drives Engineer for Drive Systems Technology\, Inc. for more than 40 years. In this capacity\, Steve performs gearbox design functions as well as client drawing reviews prior to placement of orders. He performs field gearbox failure investigations as well as witnessing various Non-Destructive Examination inspections at gear manufacturing facilities on behalf of DST\, Inc. clients. Steve was an employee of the Boeing Company for 34 years where he held a position of Staff 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/epicyclic-gear-systems-design/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271118T160000
DTSTAMP:20261019T195159Z
CREATED:20260527T193054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T195159Z
UID:7493-1825761600-1826553600@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:Bevel Gear Systems Design
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: November 9-11 & 16-18\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 9 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 10 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, November 11 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 16 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 17 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, November 18 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\nIntermediate Level\n\n\n\nLearn how to design and apply bevel gears systems from the initial concept through manufacturing and quality control and on to assembly\, installation and maintenance. Engage in a practical hands-on guide to the bevel gear design\, manufacture\, quality control\, assembly\, installation rating\, lubrication and\, most especially\, application. \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 18 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\nApply the selection process required to determine which type of bevel gear is best for a particular application\n\n\n\nIntegrate both the manufacturing and quality control processes in the initial design process\n\n\n\nDraw upon how bevel gears are manufactured to design these gears FOR manufacturability and good quality control\n\n\n\nDiscuss best practices for mounting\, assembling and installing bevel gears\n\n\n\nDiscuss requirements and practices for lubrication and maintenance\n\n\n\nDraw upon the relationship between standard rating practices and actual bevel gear tooth stresses as a means of optimum design\n\n\n\nDescribe in-service lubrication and maintenance required to support long term operation\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nEngineers\, technicians\, and others involved in the selection\, application and/or design of bevel gear systems. \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 8/16/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,050(Deadline: 8/17/27 – 10/12/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,100(Deadline: 10/13/27 – 10/26/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $2\,450(Deadline until 8/16/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,550(Deadline: 8/17/27 – 10/12/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,600(Deadline: 10/13/27 – 10/26/27) \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/bevel-gear-systems-design/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271202T160000
DTSTAMP:20261020T201243Z
CREATED:20240930T152020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T201243Z
UID:3606-1827748800-1827763200@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:How to Read and Interpret a Gear Inspection Report
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\n\n\nDate: December 2\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, December 2 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\nBeginner Level\n\n\n\nThis half-day online seminar is intended to provide you with a thorough understanding of the information contained within a typical gear inspection report. Specifically\, we will look at the contents and meaning of the information contained within the gear charts\, as well as the techniques used by the gear measurement system to assess gear quality. 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 3.5 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 the information contained in a typical gear inspection report\, common to a GMM\n\n\n\nComprehend how to read this information and relate it to the design and requirements of the gear being inspected\n\n\n\nAppreciate the relationship of the results of the gear inspection charts and report with the quality requirements as stated in the design or drawing\n\n\n\nDiscuss some of the new and automated gear design systems\n\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 – $350(Deadline until 9/8/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $375(Deadline: 9/9/27 – 11/4/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $390(Deadline: 11/5/27 – 11/18/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $450(Deadline until 9/8/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $475(Deadline: 9/9/27 – 11/4/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $490(Deadline: 11/5/27 – 11/18/27) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis course will appeal to anyone who is interested in the measurement and inspection results of a GMM inspection and the associated gear charts. \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-dec-27/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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