Zhongwei Tang , Yuansheng Zhou , Shuai Mo , Jinyuan Tang , Zichang Du , Wuji Zhang , Haiyu He
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Abstract
Power skiving is increasingly used in face gear manufacturing while the existing tools are limited to the face gears with specific parameters (module, pressure angle, and tooth number), which reduces flexibility and increases costs. This paper proposes a product family design method for skiving tools aimed at spur face gears. First, a mathematical model of the tooth surface is established, along with an error evaluation framework. Then, an error compensation method is introduced for a specific gear design, and errors are analyzed when using a dedicated tool to machine the face gears with different parameters. Results show that variations in tooth number cause minor errors, while differences in module and pressure angle lead to significant inaccuracies. A product family design approach is proposed to enable one tool to machine multiple gears accurately. Validated through simulations and experiments, the method achieves high precision for gear families with small variations in module and pressure angle. This work offers practical value and theoretical support for developing skiving tool libraries.
期刊介绍:
Mechanism and Machine Theory provides a medium of communication between engineers and scientists engaged in research and development within the fields of knowledge embraced by IFToMM, the International Federation for the Promotion of Mechanism and Machine Science, therefore affiliated with IFToMM as its official research journal.
The main topics are:
Design Theory and Methodology;
Haptics and Human-Machine-Interfaces;
Robotics, Mechatronics and Micro-Machines;
Mechanisms, Mechanical Transmissions and Machines;
Kinematics, Dynamics, and Control of Mechanical Systems;
Applications to Bioengineering and Molecular Chemistry