KISSsoft Advanced Training

Gearbox Design and Analysis

3 Days

KISSsoft AG T. +41 55 254 20 50

A Gleason Company F. +41 55 254 20 51
Rosengartenstr. 4, 8608 Bubikon info@KISSsoft.AG
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Gearbox Design and Analysis
This 3-day training course will help participants to understand the essentials of KISSsoft and KISSsys with focus
on modeling & analyzing gearboxes. The practical approach will be combined with theoretical knowledge
necessary to make efficient use of the calculation programs.

Participants will design a KISSsys model of an existing bevel-cylindrical-planetary transmission of 450 kW

optimizing the gears, analyzing the strength of shafts and the service life of bearings followed by efficiency and
contact analysis calculation.

The training starts with modeling the kinematic structure of the transmission in KISSsys. Thereafter participants
will focus on dimensioning and optimization by modifying the gears, shafts and bearings. This differentiated
approach allows participants to understand step by step the design and optimization process of gearboxes with
the objective to obtain best results and output.

The training course is aimed for engineers working in the field of gearbox calculation and manufacturing. Basic
knowledge of KISSsoft is required. The handling of the KISSsys user interface will be shown from scratch.

Anyone wishing to join the training but lacking KISSsoft knowledge may ask in advance for a 30-day test version
in order to familiarize themselves with the main basic functionalities of the software.

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Day 1

Objectives of the Day

▪ Setup of the KISSsys model
▪ Dimensioning of the gears
▪ Modelling of shafts and bearings
▪ Calculation of shaft strength

KISSsys
▪ Kinematic structure in KISSsys
▪ Several ways to setup KISSsys models

Gears
▪ Sizing of gears with KISSsys

Shaft Calculation
▪ Modelling of coaxial shafts
▪ Shaft strength calculation according to DIN 743

KISSsys
▪ 3D View and positioning of shafts
▪ User interface and samples for simple programming code

Day 2

Objectives of the Day

▪ Optimisation of gears
▪ Rating of gears according to several criteria
▪ Cylindrical and bevel gears
▪ Bearings lifetime
▪ Contact analysis

Cylindrical Gears
▪ Basic data and reference profile
▪ Pre-manufacturing and finishing
▪ Required safeties
▪ Calculation of root and flank strength safeties
▪ Other criteria like tooth flank fracture and scuffing
▪ Optimisation of macro geometry
▪ Rough and fine sizing

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Bearing Lifetime
▪ Bearing service life according to classical method or inner geometry according to ISO 281
▪ Bearing service life according to ISO/TS 16281
▪ Modified service life considering influence of lubricant

Bevel Gears
▪ Conventional cutting methods
▪ Cone types of bevel and hypoid gears
▪ Geometry calculation, virtual cylindrical gear
▪ Rating according to several standards
▪ Strength calculation, different standards
▪ Rough and fine sizing
▪ Typical parameters for dimensioning
▪ Optimisation of macro geometry
▪ 3D models and geometry options
▪ Determination of EPG displacements with KISSsys
▪ Contact analysis

Day 3

Objectives of the Day

▪ Contact analysis
▪ System calculations
▪ Efficiency
▪ Load spectra
▪ Calculation of housing deformation (using GPK model)

Contact Analysis of Cylindrical Gears

▪ Face load distribution according to ISO 6336-1, Annex E
▪ Contact analysis under load
▪ Flank and profile modifications
▪ Noise and strength optimization
▪ Face load distribution in planetary stage gearboxes
▪ Planet carrier deformation with FE

System Based Calculations

▪ Efficiency calculation and thermal rating according to
ISO/TR 14179
▪ Load spectra calculation, damages to gears,
shafts and bearings
▪ Reliablity calculation
▪ Modal analysis and Forced Response
▪ Housing deformation (with GPK model)

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