Course Description
Format: Live Online
Date: May 12-13, 2026
- Tuesday, May 12 – 10:00am-2:00pm CT
- Wednesday, May 13 – 10:00am-2:00pm CT
A Practical Approach to Managing Gear Noise
A Practical Approach for Managing Gear Noise” combines theory with practical testing and simulation techniques used to manage gear noise. Topics focus on insights into the mechanisms for both whine and rattle, the two most common categories of gear “noise”. The course presents clear explanations relating subjective evaluations of audible noise to objective actions, including troubleshooting and countermeasures. Concepts are supported with a number of sound and movie files. Technical papers supporting certain concepts are cited for the students’ further study.
You will earn 8 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.
Learning Objectives
- Explanation of the underlying physics of gear noise generation mechanisms for whine and rattle
- Exposure to vibration and sound instrumentation and testing techniques used to characterize whine and rattle
- Introductions to advanced simulation tools for understanding the underlying physics of gear whine and rattle, with insight into troubleshooting and countermeasures.
- Development of a strategy for setting gearbox sound and vibration target levels
Registration Rates
Member Rates
Early Bird Registrant – $600
(Deadline until 2/28/26)
Regular Registrant – $650
(Deadline: 3/1/26 – 4/14/26)
Late Registrant – $675
(Deadline: 4/15/26 – 4/28/26)
NON-MEMBER RATE
Early Bird Registrant – $700
(Deadline until 2/28/26)
Regular Registrant – $750
(Deadline: 4/1/26 – 4/14/26)
Late Registrant – $775
(Deadline: 4/15/26 – 4/28/26)
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for those with several years of bearing knowledge involving the design, application, selection and use of rolling element bearings. A basic knowledge of the bearing types, tolerances, part numbers, bearing terminology and load calculations are required. A technical degree or training is suggested.
Instructors
Robert White
Bob White PhD, PE is a Drivetrain NVH engineer with 37 years of experience. For 31 of those years he worked at John Deere’s Product Engineering Center in drivetrain development, touching nearly every transmission and axle produced by Deere. He specialized in making dynamic measurements and is especially known for his work in mitigating gear noise. He continues to do drivetrain problem solving through his company, White Noise, LLC. Bob is a member of the AGMA Sound & Vibration committee. Contact him at RobertWhite@WhiteNoiseUSA.com.
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Cancellation and Payment Policy
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