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DDS 229 - Gears and
Cams
Emphasizes calculation, specification development, and drawing of gear and cam systems to produce desired results. Topics include: reference source utilization, solution for two unknowns, standard gear applications, standard cam applications, and gear ratios.
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Competency
Areas |
Hours |
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Reference Source Utilization |
Class |
3 | |
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Solution for Two Unknowns |
D. Lab |
7 | |
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Standard Gear Applications |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 | |
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Standard Cam Applications |
Credit |
6 | |
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Gear Ratios |
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Prerequisite: |
DDS 201, DDS 226, MAT 104 | ||
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Corequisite: |
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| Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
section, the student will: |
Hours | ||
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Class |
D.Lab |
P.Lab/
O.B.I. | ||
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REFERENCE SOURCE
UTILIZATION |
4 |
2 |
0 | |
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Variables |
List variables that are included in typical reference sources for cams and gears. |
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Sources |
List sources of reference information for cams and gears. |
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4 |
6 |
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Gears |
Solve gearing problems that contain at least two unknowns. |
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Cams |
Solve cam problems that contain at least two unknowns. |
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STANDARD GEAR APPLICATIONS |
10 |
30 |
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Applications |
List situations in which gearing is required for mechanical operations. |
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Cutting data |
Determine required cutting data for various types of mating gears. |
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Working drawings |
Draw working drawings for various types of gear applications. |
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STANDARD CAM APPLICATIONS |
10 |
30 |
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Applications |
List situations in which cams are required in mechanical operations. |
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Motions |
Identify and list applications for cam motions. |
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Working drawings |
Draw displacement diagrams and cam profiles for various types of cams and followers. |
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GEAR RATIOS |
2 |
2 |
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Applications |
Identify and explain applications for gear ratios. |
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Variables |
Identify variables that affect gear ratios. |
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| Suggested Resources |
Books
American Gear Manufacturers Association. (1988).
Design manual for bevel gears.
Alexandria, VA:
Author.
American Gear Manufacturers Association. (1989).
Design manual for epicyclic gear
drives. Alexandria, VA:
Author.
Dudley, D. W. (1984). Handbook of practical gear design (rev
ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.