Course Purpose
This course provides information on the concepts associated with gears, gear function, gear backlash, gear lubrication, and gear ratios.
- Course Number: MMS-235
- Type: Instructor-led
- Technology: Craft Skills
- Category: Understand
- Duration: 1 day
Objectives
After completing this course, students should be able to perform the following tasks:
- State the purpose of gears
- Define the terminology associated with gears
- Identify the following types of gear arrangements: spur gear, helical gear, herringbone gear, bevel gear, worm gear, and planetary gear
- Demonstrate how to measure backlash in a gearing arrangement
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for mechanical technicians.
Prerequisites
None
Student Materials
To enhance and facilitate the students’ learning experiences, the following materials are provided as part of the course package:
- Student Manual includes the key concepts, definitions, examples, and activities presented in this course
- Lab Guide includes the hands-on exercises
Hands-on Practice
Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learned through a variety of hands-on exercises. These exercises focus on the skills introduced in each lesson. You will also have the opportunity to combine and practice groups of key skills by completing multiple integrated practices during the course.
Next Level Learning
Once you have mastered the skills covered in this course, you may want to attend specific training, such as:
- Shaft and Coupling course (MMS-245)
Course Agenda
- Listing Gear Functions
- Defining Gear Terminology
- Describing Gear Arrangements
- Listing Gear Arrangement Advantages and Disadvantages
- Explaining Shaft Orientation and Power Transfer
- Describing Gear Backlash
- Performing Lubrication of Gears
- Demonstrating Inspection Methods
- Calculating Gear Ratios
- Performing Gear Setup and Measurement
- Lab Exercises
- Review
- Written Exam
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