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SUMMARY:How to Read and Interpret a Gear Inspection Report
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\nDate: September 1-2\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 1 – 10:00am-2:00pm CT\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 2 – 10:00am-2:00pm CT\n\n\n\n\nHow to Read a Gear Interpretation Report\n\n\n\nThis new and expanded one-day online course is intended to provide you with a thorough understanding of the attributes of a gear and its design are critical to ensure the required operation and function of the gear system as expected.  The features and attributes of importance to function of the gear system will be discussed and explained in terms of how to measure and inspect them.  We will cover measurement techniques and inspection interpretations as a precursor to the operation of a Gear Measurement Machine (GMM).  We will also explore the differences and similarities between a GMM and Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM).Building on the objectives of measurement and inspection techniques\, we will transition to reading and interpreting a typical gear inspection report.  Specifically\, we will look at the contents and meaning of the information contained within the gear charts on the drawings\, as well as the techniques used by the gear measurement system to assess gear quality.  An explanation of basic gear measurement techniques\, how measurement equipment and test machines implement these techniques\, and how to interpret the results from these basic measurements will be covered.  We will also discuss how to interpret the results and what corrective actions may be considered if the quality of a particular gear is unsatisfactory. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 8 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $600(Deadline until 6/18/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $650(Deadline: 6/19/26 – 8/4/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $675(Deadline: 8/5/26 – 8/18/26) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $700(Deadline until 6/18/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $750(Deadline: 6/19/26 – 8/4/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $775(Deadline: 8/5/26 – 8/18/26) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nDescribe the measurement and inspection techniques used to qualify a gear\n\n\n\nExplain the major contributing factors to gear quality\n\n\n\nDescribe in detail the practical gear measurement and inspection techniques\n\n\n\nCategorize the common tools and equipment used to measure and inspect gears\n\n\n\nDiscuss some of the new and automated gear design systems\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis course can be for anyone working with or interested in learning about gear charts. Prior to attending this course it would be helpful if you were familiar and conversant with the AGMA Nomenclature standard and the Fundamentals of Gearing resource\, both of which are readily available to anyone and free to MPMA members. \n\n\n\nInstructor\n\n\n\n\nWilliam “Mark” McVea\, PhD\, P.E.\n\nDr. William Mark McVea\, P.E.\, is currently President and Principal Engineer of KBE+\, Inc. where he and his team design and develop complete powertrains for automotive and off-highway vehicles. His experience includes positions within the mechanical drive and powertrain industry. Chief Technology Officer for an industry leader in the design and development of patented powertrain engineering technology used primarily in the automotive industry; Professor of Vehicle Dynamics and Powertrain Sciences in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Rochester Institute of Technology; adjunct professor at Purdue University in their Automotive Sciences Department; and was manager of the CAE group within a tier-one powertrain supplier to global automotive markets\, a consulting engineer in vehicle dynamics\, and a project manager of traction systems for off-highway vehicles as well. In addition\, he has extensive publication on transmission systems\, automated design assistant systems\, knowledge systems and knowledge-based engineering in general. He also holds or is listed as co-inventor on numerous patents related to mechanical power transmissions. Mark holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology\, a PhD in Design Engineering from Purdue University and is a licensed Professional Engineer. \n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nFrom time to time MPMA uses photographs\, survey answers and testimonial of MPMA events in its promotional materials. Unless this permission is revoked in writing to the MPMA\, by virtue of your attendance all attendees agree to the use of their likeness in such materials. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/how-to-read-and-interpret-a-gear-inspection-report-sep-2026/
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SUMMARY:Basic Training for Gear Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: In-person Course \n\n\n\nWhere: TBD \n\n\n\nDate: September 28 – October 2\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 28 – 12:00-5:00pm\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 29 – 8:00am-5:00pm\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 30 – 8:00am-5:00pm\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 1 – 8:00am-5:00pm\n\n\n\nFriday\, October 2 – 8:00am-12:00pm\n\n\n\n\nBasic Training for Gear Manufacturing\n\n\n\nLearn the fundamentals of gear manufacturing in this hands-on course. Gain an understanding of gearing and nomenclature\, principles of inspection\, gear manufacturing methods\, and hobbing and shaping. Utilizing manual machines\, develop a deeper breadth of perspective and understanding of the process and physics of making a gear as well as the ability to apply this knowledge in working with CNC equipment commonly in use. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 30 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate understanding of the evolution\, history\, and function of gears.\n\n\n\nShow and describe 14 gear tooth features.\n\n\n\nDescribe six typical gear characteristics that are measured.\n\n\n\nDemonstrate knowledge of gauging vs. measurement.\n\n\n\nUtilize and describe a variety of analysis methods.\n\n\n\nTroubleshoot many of their own problems\, because they fully understand the process.\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nAlthough the Basic Course is designed primarily for newer employees with at least six months’ experience in setup or machine operation\, it has proved beneficial to quality control managers\, sales representatives\, management\, and executives.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMember Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $1\,995(Deadline until 7/1/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,195(Deadline: 7/2/26 – 8/17/26) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,295(Deadline: 8/18/26 – 8/31/26) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $2\,495(Deadline until 7/1/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,695(Deadline: 7/2/26 – 8/17/26) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,795(Deadline: 8/18/26 – 8/31/26) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Non-Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nTBD – Please check back for location of this course \n\n\n\n\n\nHotel information\n\n\n\nPlease check back later for hotel information about discounted room rates and a link to book in the MPMA block. \n\n\n\nBy booking in the MPMA room block\, you receive a variety of benefits\, including guaranteed accommodations\, better networking opportunities with your peers\, special guest status at the host hotel\, and flexible cancellation terms if your plans change. MPMA advises against booking hotel rooms through third party booking sites such as Hotels.com\, as there may be hidden fees\, limited flexibility\, and fewer rewards. MPMA does not work with a housing company and only MPMA Staff will reach out to you with details regarding the room block; any other companies that reach out to you regarding room reservations may be fraudulent and are not endorsed by MPMA. If you need assistance with your accommodations or have issues with the booking link provided by MPMA\, please contact events@motionpower.org.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nPeter Grossi\n\nPeter Grossi has been involved in gear manufacturing since 1977. He has more than 13 years of experience in gear cutting machine operations\, including Large Gear hobbers\, Fellows Shapers\, and Gleason Straight & Spiral Bevel Gear cutting machines. Grossi also has more than 26 years of experience in gear manufacturing management\, including supervision of gear cutting machine operations\, gear grinding machine operations\, & quality assurance. He has worked with a variety of companies in the industry\, including: Brad Foote Gear Works\, Arrow Gear Co. Philadelphia Gear Corp\, and AGMA. \n\n\n\n\n\nDwight Smith\n\nDwight Smith\, Vice President with Nidec Machine Tool America\, has a wide range of experience in gear manufacturing\, workholding\, metrology\, analysis\, and project management. He has been developing and presenting Gear Basic training sessions globally since 1989. Smith serves as chairman of the AGMA Nomenclature Committee and is an instructor for the Basic Gear School for MPMA. \n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Wasilewski\n\nRobert Wasilewski has over forty six years experience with the Arrow Gear Company. Starting as a Manufacturing Engineer\, promoted to Design Engineer\, then Sr. Project Engineer and finally Engineering Manager.  \n\nHis experience is in the Design and Manufacture of High Performance Bevel and Cylindrical gears and gearboxes. Applications included Aircraft Engines\, Helicopters\, Machine Tools\, Printing Press\, Robots\, Medical\, Vehicles and Agriculture. He has been the Chairman of the AGMA Bevel Gearing Committee since 1990. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nFrom time to time MPMA uses photographs\, survey answers and testimonial of MPMA events in its promotional materials. Unless this permission is revoked in writing to the MPMA\, by virtue of your attendance all attendees agree to the use of their likeness in such materials. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/basic-training-for-gear-manufacturing-september-2026/
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