Author:Fernandes, PJL; McDuling, GADate:Jun 1997Surface contact fatigue is the most common cause of gear failure. It results in damage to contacting surfaces which can significantly reduce the load-carrying capacity of components, and may ultimately lead to complete failure of a gear. Three ...Read more
Author:Fernandes, PJLDate:Sep 1996A gear is a machine element designed to transmit force and motion from one mechanical unit to another. The design and function of gears are usually closely associated, since gears are designed for a specific function. Various types of gears ...Read more