top of page

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER GEAR NOISE AND TRANSMISSION ERROR

Apr 8, 2024
2 min read

Date: 18th April

Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Location: Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

Tutor: Dr Michael Platten

Fee: Non Member £450/ BGA Member £250





Please note this training is in person and spaces are limited. Book asap to ensure you do not miss out.


This seminar is aimed at both gear users and gear manufacturers. Dr Michael Platten will examine the basic causes of gear noise and the path from initial gear design and manufacturing errors to the final noise generation.


Seminar programme:


Introduction


· The sources of Gear Noise

· Definition of Transmission Error (TE)


Gear Design for Low Noise


· TE and spur gears

· TE and helical gears

· The relation of TE to contact ratios and the concept of integer contact ratio

· Effect of misalignment on tooth contact

· Practical approaches to designing gears for low TE

· TE in planetary gears (theory of factorising and non-factorising)


Noise Signals


· Tooth passing frequencies

· Gear pairs

· Planetary gears

· Run out ; generation of side bands

· Ghost frequencies and their origin


Noise measurement

The practical aspects of noise measurement will be considered where in order to correctly diagnose the cause/source of the noise, it is necessary to correctly identify the frequency. Reference will be made back to the section on "Noise Signals.”



Key skills and knowledge:


The student will be able to differentiate between actual gear noise problems and noise generated by other sources, identify the remedial action required to alleviate the problem and where to seek additional help if required.



If you would like to register for any of our essential gear training please register here or contact the BGA office admin@bga.org.uk

Comments


Contact

tel: +44 (0)191 208 6160

email: admin@bga.org.uk

  • LinkedIn
  • Black Facebook Icon
  • Black Twitter Icon
  • Black YouTube Icon

The British Gear Association (BGA) is the UK’s leading organisation supporting the Gear Manufacturing Industry. It represents companies across the sector, promoting technical excellence, innovation, collaboration and skills development.

 

Through networking, training, technical guidance and industry events, the BGA helps members improve performance, address challenges and strengthen the UK’s global competitiveness.

© 2026 BGA. Proudly created with Wix.com

bottom of page