Method A and B are two methods in the ISO/TR 15144 technical report for calculating micropitting in gears. Method A uses simulation to model contact between gears to determine values, while Method B uses simplified calculations of force distribution, pressure, and temperature. KISSsoft software implements both methods, allowing engineers to assess micropitting risk and take preventative measures in design.
Method A and B are two methods in the ISO/TR 15144 technical report for calculating micropitting in gears. Method A uses simulation to model contact between gears to determine values, while Method B uses simplified calculations of force distribution, pressure, and temperature. KISSsoft software implements both methods, allowing engineers to assess micropitting risk and take preventative measures in design.
Method A and B are two methods in the ISO/TR 15144 technical report for calculating micropitting in gears. Method A uses simulation to model contact between gears to determine values, while Method B uses simplified calculations of force distribution, pressure, and temperature. KISSsoft software implements both methods, allowing engineers to assess micropitting risk and take preventative measures in design.
Method A and B are two methods in the ISO/TR 15144 technical report for calculating micropitting in gears. Method A uses simulation to model contact between gears to determine values, while Method B uses simplified calculations of force distribution, pressure, and temperature. KISSsoft software implements both methods, allowing engineers to assess micropitting risk and take preventative measures in design.
Micropitting in KISSsoft Micropitting is characterized by surface damage in the form of fissures which run from the surface of the tooth face to its interior. These are very small pits (hence the term "micropitting") of around 10 to 20 m depth, 25 to 100 m length and 10 to 20 m width. Although micropitting most often appears in casehardened gears, it can also form on nitrided, induction-hardened or non-surface layer hardened gears. KISSsoft is the first commercially available software product that provides a procedure for calculating micropitting using the more precise Method A, as specified in the ISO/TR 15144 Technical Report. The simplified Method B calculation process is also implemented since the KISSsoft Release 03/2011. Proofs of micropitting as set out in ISO/TR 15144 are already required by certification bodies, particularly in the wind gearbox manufacturing industry.
The Phenomenon of Micropitting
If a lubricant film thickness is so thin that the gear flanks come into contact with each other (in other words, if the surface roughness is greater than the height of the lubricant film) mixed friction is generated, which then damages the surface. The resulting gray flecks give the tooth flank a matt appearance. The critical factor in assessing whether a gear set is at risk of micropitting is the specific lubricant film thickness GF i.e. the ratio between the lubricant film thickness and surface roughness.
The removal of material from the flank increases
the profile error in the gear teeth and therefore leads to a general reduction in its quality and precision. After a time, the material may stop being removed, or this process may continue. The damage this causes may result in higher dynamic loads which, in turn, increase noise levels or place greater load on the teeth until actual pits are formed. The removed material can itself also damage the bearing unless it can be eliminated lubricant filtration before this happens. This type of filtration is currently implemented as standard in the manufacture and operation of wind turbines.
Technical Report ISO/TR 15144
The original idea was to add an extra part (Part 7) to ISO 6336 to cover the topic of micropitting. However, in on-going discussions it was decided that it was better to draw up a Technical Report.
involved the A first draft of ISO/TR 15144, which in calculation of lubricant film thickness and risk analysis with regard to the occurrence of micro micropitting, did not include data for determining the permitted specific lubricant film thickness GFP. The values for GFP had to be taken from other technical literature which were often contradictory. However, the first official version of ISO/TR 15144:2009 does include a definition of the pe permitted specific lubricant film thickness GFP. This extra data now makes it possible to perform reliable calculations for safety against micropitting.
Method B,, including the analysis of normal
nor force distribution, Hertzian pressure and temperature, can be applied for toothing without profile correcco tion, in accordance with the specifications specif given in the standard. Alternatively, one can reference a simulation model to represent the contact between the gears and derive the required values. This corresponds to o Method A in the ISO standard. The second option does of course involve more time and effort. Having said that; powerful, modern computers can quickly perform the calculations involved in this more complex approach. For reducing the risk of micropitting (e.g. in wind industry), today y the toothing is generally made with profile corrections, however, the use of the Method A is essential in the practical experience.
Implementation in KISSsoft
In theory, micropitting will not occur if the lubricant
film is thick enough. The permitted specific lubr lubricant film thickness depends on which lubricant is used, in particular which additives are involved, the surface structure, and other parameters such as the hardening process.
The new version of ISO/TR 15144 provides
pro an extremely effective, internationally recognized calculation culation method. It will give engineers a tool that is not only straightforward and easy to use but also delivers reliable information info about the risk of micropitting. If an actual risk of micropitting can be detected, measures can be taken early in the design to prevent this becoming a problem later on.
As part of the powerful gear calculation functions,
optimal meshing parameters may be defined to achieve the highest levels of safety against micropitting. However, one should always include the results of practical experience perience in these calculations.
Degree of Detail The calculation methods described above can be implemented ed in two different approaches:
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