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Introduction:
Bearing are a key aspect of drivetrain design and analysis
Romax is at the forefront of bearing technology and has continuously developed an industry leading
bearing analysis methodology which incorporates:
- Fully coupled driveline flexibility to calculate loads and misalignments
- State of the art 6 DOF mom linear bearing models
- Advanced analytical farique life methods
- Preload, thermal expansion and fir
- Flexible bearing raceaways
Advanced
Analysis
There are six main services that provided by Romax Technology:
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- Test 1 is about changing the gear stage 4 from 23 deg helix angle to 29 deg
helix angle to increase the gear face contact ratio. The results show that
increasing in contact ratio of gear face will give a good for TE reduction and
NVH improvements but increased the thrust force which is not good for gear
life. Thus, alternate bearing solution must be found for the location where
thrust force increased.
- Test 2 is to determine when a flexible bearing model required. From the results
obtained, local raceway distortions from the bolted joint affect the raceway
stress and the ratings, so a flexible bearing approach would be recommended.
The problem face in test 2 are time and cost required for the analysis using the
software.
- Test 3 is to decide on when to use FE models of surrounding geometry and how
to decide what level of fidelity to be used. At the end of the test, it can be
concluded that 3D mesh make a big difference compared to a Timoshenko
shaft. Thats mean detailed FE and flexible bearing were not important for the
bearings. But for the final drive gear, 3D effects would be very important.
- Test 4 will lead on how to identify the need of roller and raceway micro
geometry. Rating calculations results was based on the performance effects for
micro-geometry used by a supplier. Sometimes it is hard to get hold of
information about what the raceway micro-geometry is, because it is
commercially sensitive. Within the software there is the ability to create great
appraisals of raceway geometry. Another solution is by using the proprietary
function. The encrypted models with correct rating results without reveal the
internal geometry can be provided by bearing suppliers which have the
software.
Conclusion: