Gear Metrology
Gear metrology refers to the measurement and inspection of gears to ensure for efficient power transmission, durability, and quiet operation. Parameters such as tooth profile, pitch, and surface roughness/finish all play a role in maintaining gear quality.
About Gear Metrology
Gear metrology is essential to the efficiency, durability, and quiet operation of machinery and vehicles. In a production environment, accurate gear metrology improves yield, reduces scrap, and can help reduce component cost, as well as improving part performance.
All gears require a degree of precision to reduce wear, power loss, and noise. The push for greater fuel efficiency from vehicles has led to tighter tolerances on gears, requiring more precise metal cutting and therefore more accurate measurement throughout production.
Recent Surface Metrology Blog Posts
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Skidded vs Skidless Stylus
Reprinted with permission from The Surface Texture Answer Book. Contact surface texture instruments can be skidded or skidless. A skidded instrument uses a probe with…