This gear calculation module allows a simple calculation of the geometry and load capacity of rack-pinion gear pairs. The geometry calculation is based on DIN 3960, DIN 3961, DIN 3964, DIN 3967, DIN 3977 and DIN 868. Spur and helical involute pinions are possible to calculate. Profile shift, addendum chamfer and allowances will be taken into consideration. Gear quality and tooth thickness tolerances can be comfortably selected from listboxes. The working centre distance can be either defined for the calculation or determined from the profile shift. Different standardised tool basic rack profiles according to ISO 53, DIN 867 and DIN 3972 can be selected or defined individually for the calculation. Full-depth teeth and stub tooth gears can be calculated as well. Furthermore, the test dimensions for the gearing are determined. For that, the required number of teeth for the span measurement as well as the ball or pin diameter will be determined automatically. Optionally, the values can be defined by the user. In addition, a backward calculation of the tooth thickness allowances from the test dimensions is also possible.
One particular highlight of the calculation module is the representation of the calculated gear tooth form with animation/simulation of the tooth mesh. For this representation, the minimum, mean and maximum allowances for the tooth thicknesses and tip diameters can be selected. The program also gives hints and warnings, for example in terms of gear tolerances which appear in the calculation report depending on the gear quality. A check for meshing interferences occurs in the background based on the accurate gear tooth form.
In addition to the geometry calculation, the load capacity calculation according to DIN 3990 Method B is also available. Herewith the safeties for fatigue or limited life strength and static strength can be calculated. The calculation of surface durability (pitting), tooth bending strength and scuffing according the flash and integral temperature method is carried out. A diagram for the contact temperature over the length of the line of action is also available.
Alternatively, the load capacity calculation of the surface durability (pitting) and tooth bending strength according to ISO 6336 (2008) Method B can be selected. For the scuffing load capacity the ISO/TR 13989 is integrated.
There is a calculation of load spectra for cylindrical gears according to ISO 6336 Part 6. The determination is based on the Palmgren-Miner rule and the load-dependent K-factors are calculated for each torque class. The safeties are determined by way of iteration until the sum of damage parts is obtained. This method, demanded by the wind energy industry, is very accurate.
The materials and the lubricant can be comfortably selected from the database. Furthermore, other effects (grinding notches, mode of operation, etc.) can be taken into consideration.
The module includes all typical eAssistant functions, for example the redo and undo function and the creation of a calculation report in HTML and PDF format. Various templates, such as a short or standard report, can be used for the generation of the calculation report.