For loaded tests, thoroughly clean the teeth with a solvent and acetone. Paint several teeth on one or both gears with a thin coat of machinist’s layout lacquer (DYKEM). Run the gears under load for sufficient time to wear off the lacquer and establish the contact pattern. Photograph the ...
I grind the knives to have a 45° chamfer on the edge because this helps the belt to last much longer. When the belt is grinding against a hard 90° edge that edge acts as a scraper to remove the grit from the belt. This grit is critical for grinding the metal you want to remove...
How to Inspect a Gearbox Although a comprehensive on-site gearbox inspection is desirable in many situations, there may be constraints that limit the extent of the inspection such as cost, time, accessibility and qualified personnel.Cost and shutdown time might be perceived as prohibitive by ...