Gear Designs Stepchild: Root Fillet Configuration

DESCRIPTION

This webinar will address the design details and pitfalls related with the gear tooth fillet configuration NOT just the fillet radius specification. Often this parameter is not specified at all or only minimally noted on the engineering drawing. In fact, it is one of the most important factors in determining the actual bending strength of the gear tooth. In this regard, we will discuss the various types of fillet forms including full trochoidal, corner radius trochoidal and full circular. Superimposed on these is the complicating detail of undercut which is developed either unintentionally due to tooth number and pressure angle conditions or intentionally to allow finishing the tooth flanks only (i.e. by flank grinding, lapping, honing, hard cutting, etc.) without creating a step in the critical section region.

The very powerful effect of the fillet configuration will be demonstrated by actual calculation using various fillet configurations for the same basic tooth configuration. We will see that the specifics of the fillet configuration can affect the tooth strength by 50% or more. In addition, we will also address the actual deleterious effects of a step at the root upon tooth bending fatigue strength. This effect is a function of the location, depth and radius at the corner of the step and can vary greatly. To implement this knowledge, we will close with a presentation of the proper drawing call out for complete fillet configuration control that will insure maximum and more importantly, consistent and repeatable tooth bending strength.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion, you will:

• Understand the importance of the fillet form with regard to tooth bending strengthRecognize the difference between the “Fillet Radius” and the “Fillet Form”
• Understand the role that an undercut at the fillet to facilitate finishing has on the tooth strength
• Be able to address the effect of a step at the root due to either a finishing issue or wear on the tooth surface with regard to tooth bending capability
• Address the influence of rim thickness on the stress concentration effect of the fillet
• Understand the proper drawing callout information to define the desired fillet on the finished tooth
• Recognize the differences between a full fillet, full circular fillet, flat bottom/corner radius fillet and undercut fillet configuration

You will have 30 days to view this webinar.