AGMA - American Gear Manufacturers Association

Gear Manufacturing Technology & Trouble Shooting

Photo by Bison Gear and Engineering.

Presented by: 50-year industry veteran Geoff Ashcroft & Gear Consulting Group

Make the most of your training budget – send employees to the Basic Gear Manufacturing Technology Course by Gear Consulting Group. Certificates of completion are awarded by AGMA.

This 3-day course emphasizes applying basic gear theory to different machining methods. It also covers the problems associated with each process used to manufacture a gear.

Particular attention is placed on inspection. Participants learn how to understand the results of inspection data so they can identify and correct problems.

Topics include:

• The Basics – Gear Theory
• Inspection
• Manufacturing
• Gear Hobbing and Hob Shifting
• Gear Shaping
• Gear Shaving
• Cutting Speeds and Feeds
• Cutter Materials
• Cutter Coatings
• Cutter Sharpening
• Tool Selection
• Manufacturing Standards
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Cost Summary

AGMA member: $850

Nonmember: $950

Hotel: Once you register, Gear Consulting Group will follow up with maps and suggested accommodations.

Fees include daily continental breakfast, lunch and a take-home workbook.

Join AGMA now for the discounted rate. Download the membership application [PDF] or read more about member benefits.

Register online through the Gear Consulting Group website.