KISSsoft Advanced Training Course
Contact pattern Analysis for Cylindrical,
Bevel and planetary gears (2 Days)
Optional Workshop on day 3 (1 Day)
KISSsoft AG
Rosengartenstrasse 4
8608 Bubikon
Switzerland
Tel: +41 55 254 20 50
Fax: +41 55 254 20 51
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Special training course about contact analysis
This special training course about contact analysis for calculating cylindrical- , bevel gear pairs and planetary
systems will cover the theoretical foundations of contact analysis, which are required for sizing and optimizing
gear units with regard to noise, transmission error, transverse contact ratio and tooth trace modifications.
This training course is designed for engineers who are already familiar with cylindrical gears and planetary
gear units. The course assumes that participants already know how to use the KISSsoft user interface, either
because they use the software on a regular basis or because they have already attended an introductory
training course. Before attending the course, interested participants can ask for a 30 day test version from
KISSsoft AG in order to become familiar with the basic functionality of the software. We also recommend they
attend the advanced training course about gear calculation, because a sound knowledge of geometry and
strength calculation is essential for properly understanding the contents of this course.
The first part of the training course uses the calculation of the face load factor as an introduction to the more
detailed theory of contact pattern calculation. The course explains essential issues such as modeling and
stiffness, and also goes into detail about how to check and interpret the results.
The second part of the course covers the special topics involved in contact analysis, such as how to take into
account shaft deformation and planetary gear units. Participants will then reinforce what they have learned
by using the powerful sizing and optimization functions.
Participants will not only be provided with detailed and extensive documentation during the course, but will
also be given the latest software release with full functionality for a period of 30 days. Participants must bring
a laptop (with a working USB port (and read/write permission)) to the course so they can perform the
exercises. If necessary, KISSsoft will provide a laptop.
In order to deepen the content of the two days training, we offer an optional day with a workshop. The
trainer will take care of the individual questions and goals of the participants. The seats for this additional
day are restricted to 10.
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Topics in the "Theory" part
Introduction to the theory of face load calculation
Face load factor KHβ according to ISO 6336-1, Appendix E
Taking into account manufacturing allowances in KHβ calculation according to ISO 6336-1,
Appendix E
Importance of tooth pair spring stiffness
Characteristics of tooth pair spring stiffness according to ISO 6336-1
Use of face load factors in load spectrum calculation
Theory of stiffness calculation
Tooth pair spring stiffness according to the Weber/Banaschek analytical method
Importance of system, tangent and secant stiffness
Possible methods for calculating contact stiffness
Importance of the correction coefficient for Hertzian stiffness
Differences to the FE approach and comparison with other programs commonly used in Germany
Defining the slice coupling factor
Approximation and effects of helical gear teeth
Defining the border weakening factor and its consequences on the buttressing effect
Interpretation of the most important results
Importance and interpretation of the transmission error
Effect of transverse contact ratio and overlap ratio on the transmission error
Identification of entry and exit impact
Meaning of change of normal angle at the beginning of the profile modification
How to identify and resolve numerical problems
Importance and interpretation of the progressions of normal force, stress, and kinematics
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Topics in the "Extended Contact Analysis, Planetary Systems,
Sizing and Optimization" part
Extended contact analysis
Defining the gear/planetary gear unit coordinate systems
Defining the shaft coordinate system
Importance of the inclination/deviation error of axis
Taking the shaft calculation into account
Problems of consistency in the shaft calculation
KISSsys as an effective data management tool for designing/analyzing entire multi-stage drives
Contact analysis with planetary gear units
Analytical model for planetary gear unit calculation
Options and limits of planetary gear unit calculation
Importance of calculating iterative load distribution
Importance and correct configuration of axis alignment
Contact analysis with bevel gear units
Analytical model for bevel gear unit calculation
Interpretation of the most important results for planetary gear units
Meaning and interpretation of planetary stage transmission error
Load distribution for planets
Sizing and optimization of modifications
Defining profile and tooth trace modifications and their effects
Sizing and optimizing modifications manually
Sizing and optimizing modifications for load spectra
How to use modification sizing effectively
How to use iterative wear calculation
Optional Workshop
Deepening and practicing the learnt optimization strategies on an individual basis supported by our trainer.
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