Principles and Use of Gears, Shafts, and Bearings

Course Number: M-3045
Credit: 3 PDH
Subject Matter Expert: Eric Myers, BSME
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Overview

In Principles and Use of Gears, Shafts, and Bearings, you'll learn ...

  • The terms associated with gears and gear teeth
  • The four basic types of gears and shape of contacting face
  • Material and manufacturing processes used on gears
  • How to calculate the design life of a gearset in bending

Overview

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Credit: 3 PDH

Length: 48 pages

Gears, shafts, and bearings are the backbone of equipment used in the field of Mechanical Power Transmission. They are the primary components in such things as transmissions, drive trains, and gear boxes. Transmissions and drive trains deliver power from the engine to the wheels of a variety of vehicles ranging from automobiles to earth moving equipment. Gear boxes of a variety of sizes and shapes power the many machines and equipment found in our factories and in our homes.

This course takes the student through the various steps needed to gain valuable insight into the subject matter. The steps include design, types, material/manufacture, load and stress analysis, sample problems, and sketches of actual industrial applications with expert analysis. It is written in a comprehensive style with as many images as there are pages of text. Hopefully, the information will aid in encouraging individuals to strive to make innovative improvements in making this planet a better place to live.

It is written for Mechanical Engineers, Automotive Engineers, Plant Engineers, Civil Engineers, Environmental Engineers, and any other discipline with an interest in Mechanical Power Transmission.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the terms associated with gears and gear teeth.
  • Identify the four basic types of gears and the shapes of their contacting faces.
  • Describe the materials and manufacturing processes used on gears.
  • Calculate the design life of a gearset in bending.
  • Determine the design life of a gearset in pitting.
  • Explain the different ways to improve the performance of gears.
  • Determine the thickness of gear rims.
  • Calculate the diameter of gear shafts.
  • Describe the terms and types of rolling contact bearings.
  • Determine the loads supported by bearings.
  • Explain how angular-contact bearings can be mounted to support loads.
  • Determine bearing sizes and envelope dimensions.
  • Explain methods for improving the life of a bearing pair using angular-contact types.
  • Lubricate and seal bearings for maintenance-free operation.
  • Describe other ways bearings are used in various applications.

Certificate of Completion

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 20 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.

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