Technical Committees
Help to shape tomorrow’s standards for the gear industry by joining one of AGMA’s 25 Technical Committees. You could make an impact both in the United States and around the world.
Be part of the development, maintenance and accuracy of the technical publications of AGMA. The Technical Committees address a wide range of critical gearing topics, from load capacity and lubrication to accuracy and inspection.
Also, since AGMA is the focal point within the U.S. for the development of ISO standards for gearing, the Technical Committees serve as Technical Advisory Groups on international documents germane to their fields of expertise.
Not only can you contribute your expertise, but you can learn from and network with colleagues from across the country.
If you would like to become involved with the valuable work of the Technical Committees, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call AGMA Headquarters at (703) 684-0211 for details.
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Read about the scope and work of each committee. Click on a general interest area or scroll down for a specific committee.
Executive
General Product Standards
International Standards
Manufacturing & Inspection
Rating Standards
Research
Specialty Product Standards
Specialty Standards
EXECUTIVE
Technical Division Executive Committee
Scope: Supervises the development and maintenance of AGMA Standards and other publications. Organizes and conducts the Fall Technical Meeting and Technical Education Seminars throughout the year.
Chair: Phil Terry, Lufkin Industries, Inc.
Staff Liaison: Charlie Fischer, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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GENERAL PRODUCT STANDARDS
Enclosed Drives for Industrial Applications Committee
Scope: Evaluates the design, rating and application of enclosed drives in which helical, herringbone or spiral bevel gears are the principal form of gearing (TAG to WG10). Responsible for AGMA standards 6001, 6013, 6113, 14179.
Chair: Todd Praneis, Cotta Transmission Company, LLC
Staff Liaison: Amir Aboutaleb, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Epicyclic Enclosed Drives (Planetary) Committee
Scope: Evaluates the design, rating and application for enclosed drives employing epicyclic gear arrangements. Responsible for AGMA standard 6123.
Chair: Octave LaBath, Gear Consulting Services of Cincinnati, LLC
Current Work: Preparing to publish an information sheet on double helical units.
Staff Liaison: Amir Aboutaleb, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Flexible Couplings Committee
Scope: Evaluates the design, rating and application of mechanical connectors for transmitting torque without slip and for accommodating misalignment between axially oriented rotors (TAG to TC 14). Responsible for AGMA information sheet 922 and AGMA standards 9001, 9002, 9003, 9004, 9008, 9009, 9103, 9104 and 9112.
Chair: Glenn Pokrandt, Rexnord Industries, LLC
Current Work: Preparing to perform a general ballot on AGMA 9110-AXX.
Staff Liaison: Amy Lane, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Wormgearing Committee
Scope: Covers all aspects of cylindrical and globoidal wormgearing, including design, rating, application of enclosed drives and inspection (TAG to WG7). Responsible for AGMA standards 2011, 2111, 6022, 6034, 6035, 6135.
Chair: Martin Peculis, Cleveland Gear Company
ISO Delegate: David Graf, Grove Gear
Current Work: TBA
Staff Liaison: Charlie Fischer, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
ANSI Technical Advisory Group
Scope: (TAG to ISO/TC60 Gears) Establishes the U.S. position on – and contributes to – the development of international standards for gearing.
Chair: John Amendola, Artec Machine Systems
Staff Liaison: Charlie Fischer, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
MANUFACTURING & INSPECTION
Calibration Committee
Scope: Develops methods of calibration for equipment used in the manufacture or inspection of gears. Responsible for AGMA standards 935, 2116, 10064-5, 18653.
Chair: Robert E. Smith, R.E. Smith & Company, Inc.
ISO Delegate: Robert E. Smith, R.E. Smith & Co., Inc.
Current Work: TBA
Staff Liaison: Charlie Fischer, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Cutting Tools Committee
Scope: Evaluates tools for producing gear teeth, such as hobs, shaper cutters, etc. (TAG to WG3). Responsible for AGMA standards 1102, 1104.
Chair: Michael Tennutti, Gleason Cutting Tools Corp.
ISO Delegate: Michael Tennutti, Gleason Cutting Tools Corp.
Current Work: Finalizing AGMA 1104-AXX for publication and working on a revision of ANSI-AGMA 1102.
Staff Liaison: Amy Lane, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Gear Accuracy Committee
Scope: Develops classification systems covering the dimensional accuracy of gears and associated measurement methods and equipment (TAG to WG2). Responsible for AGMA standards 915-1, 915-3, 2002, 2009, 2015.
Chair: Edward Lawson, Gleason – M&M Precision Systems Corp.
ISO Delegate: John Rinaldo, Atlas Copco Comptec, LLC
Staff Liaison: Charlie Fischer, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Sound & Vibration Committee
Scope: Evaluates sound and vibration specifications and methods as applied to gearing, generally to enclosed gear drives (TAG to WG9). Responsible for AGMA standards 914, 919, 6000, 6025.
Chair: Darwin D. Behlke, Twin Disc, Incorporated
ISO Delegate: Darwin Behlke, Twin Disc, Inc.
Current Work: Beginning an information sheet for the application of vibration analysis, tribology and monitoring of temperature and pressure in condition-monitoring programs. Where possible, establishing baseline data and limits will be suggested.
Staff Liaison: Amir Aboutaleb, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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RATING STANDARDS
Bevel Gearing Committee
Scope: Evaluates all aspects of bevel gearing, except inspection (TAG to WG13). Responsible for AGMA standards 929, 932, 934, 2003, 2005, 2008.
Chair: Robert F. Wasilewski, Arrow Gear Company
ISO Delegate: Ted Krenzer, Gleason Corporation
Staff Liaison: Charlie Fischer, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Helical Gear Rating Committee
Scope: Determines strength and durability rating of spur and helical gears (TAG to WG6). Responsible for AGMA standards 901, 908, 918, 925, 927, 2001, 2101.
Chair: John Lisiecki, Rexnord Industries, LLC
ISO Delegate: John Lisiecki, Rexnord Industries, LLC
Staff Liaison: Charlie Fischer, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Lubrication Committee
Scope: Covers the description and application of lubrication of open and enclosed gear sets (TAG to WG12). Responsible for AGMA standard 9005.
Chair: Brian O’Connor, The Lubrizol Corporation
ISO Delegate: Brian O’Connor, The Lubrizol Corporation
Staff Liaison: Charlie Fischer, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Metallurgy and Materials Committee
Scope: Evaluates gear materials and heat treatment (TAG to WG14). Responsible for AGMA standards 923, 938, 2004, 2007.
Chair: Dale Weires, Boeing Rotocraft
ISO Delegate: Phil Terry, Lufkin Industries, Inc.
Staff Liaison: Charlie Fischer, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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RESEARCH
Computer Programming Committee
Scope: Facilitates standards with the use of computer software. Responsible for the Gear Rating Suite.
Chair: Allen Williston, A&J Engineering
Staff Liaison: Amir Aboutaleb, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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SPECIALTY PRODUCT STANDARDS
Aerospace Gearing Committee
Scope: Determines special considerations required for gears used in aerospace applications. Responsible for AGMA information sheets 911 and 926.
Chair: Michael Broglie, Dudley Technical Group, Inc.
Current Work: Working on the development of AGMA 937-AXX, Design Manual for Aerospace Bevel Gears.
Staff Liaison: Amy Lane, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Helical Enclosed Drives High Speed Units Committee
Scope: Evaluates the design, rating and application of enclosed helical gear drives where the pitchline velocity exceeds 5,000 fpm or pinion speed exceeds 3,600 rpm (TAG to WG11). Responsible for AGMA standard 6011.
Chair: John Amendola, Artec Machine Systems
Staff Liaison: Amir Aboutaleb, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Helical Enclosed Drives Marine Units Committee
Scope: Evaluates the design, rating and application of enclosed drives in which helical gears are the principal form for propulsion and/or ship service generator sets. Responsible for AGMA standards 6032, 6033, 6133.
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Chair: Art Nelson, Lufkin Industries, Inc.
Current Work: Revising ANSI/AGMA 6032-A94 Standard for Marine Gear Units: Rating and Application for Spur and Helical Gear Teeth.
Staff Liaison: Amir Aboutaleb, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Mill Gearing Committee
Scope: Evaluates special considerations required for helical and herringbone gears used to drive cylindrical grinding mills, kilns, dryers and metal rolling mills. Responsible for AGMA standards 6014, 6015, 6114.
Chair: Gary Bish, Horsburgh & Scott Company
Current Work: Developing a technical standard that specifies a method for rating the pitting resistance and bending strength of herringbone, double helical and helical involute gear pairs, as applied to metal rolling mills.
Staff Liaison: Amir Aboutaleb, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Vehicle Gearing Committee
Scope: Evaluates special considerations required for gears used on vehicles propelled along the ground. Responsible for AGMA standard 6002.
Chair: Rick Platt, Allison Transmission, Inc.
Current Work: Work continues on AGMA 6002-CXX.
Staff Liaison: Amy Lane, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Wind Turbine Gear Committee
Scope: This is a joint committee with the American Wind Energy Association that develops gear standards used in the production of wind energy (TAG to IEC/ISO JWG). Responsible for AGMA standard 6006.
Chair: Brent Reardon, Garrad Hassan America, Inc.
ISO Delegate: Brent Reardon, Garrad Hassan America, Inc.
Staff Liaison: Charlie Fischer, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
SPECIALTY STANDARDS
Fine-Pitch Gearing Committee
Scope: Evaluates design considerations, tooth forms and other aspects which must be treated in a different manner for fine-pitch gears and face gears. Responsible for AGMA standards 910, 917, 1003.
Chair: Dan Seger, Perry Technology Corp.
Staff Liaison: Amy Lane, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Nomenclature Committee
Scope: Develops definitions, symbols, terms, etc., for all types and elements of gears (TAG to WG4). Responsible for AGMA standards 912, 913, 933, 1010, 1012.
Chair: Dwight Smith, Cole Manufacturing Systems
ISO Delegate: John Rinaldo, Atlas Copco Comptec, Inc.
Staff Liaison: Amir Aboutaleb, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Plastics Gearing Committee
Scope: Evaluates materials, design, rating, manufacturing, inspection and application of molded or cut-tooth plastics gearing. Responsible for AGMA standards 909, 920, 1006 and 1106.
Chair: Richard Kuhr, ABA-PGT, Inc.
Current Work: Working on new documents AGMA 905 and AGMA 6007.
Staff Liaison: Amy Lane, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Powder Metallurgy Gearing Committee
Scope: Evaluates materials, design, rating, manufacturing, inspection and application of powder metallurgy gearing. Responsible for AGMA standards 930, 936, 942, 6008.
Chair: Paul Crawford, MTD Products, Inc.
Current Work: Working on AGMA 940.
Staff Liaison: Amy Lane, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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