| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/R16402/01 |
| Title: |
Ropa: High Pressure Angle Polymer Gears |
| Principal Investigator: |
Walton, Professor D |
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| Department: |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Birmingham |
| Scheme: |
ROPA |
| Starts: |
01 March 2001 |
Ends: |
31 October 2002 |
Value (£): |
48,381
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Eng. Dynamics & Tribology |
Materials Processing |
| Mech. & Fluid Power Transmiss. |
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Transport Systems and Vehicles |
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The aim is to investigate the potential of high pressure angle gear tooth profiles in polymer and polymer composite materials. A preliminary study has shown that such tooth profiles could lead to lower contact and bending stresses and higher efficiencies than gears made from standard proportions. High pressure angle (40') gears will be injection moulded from acetal (bench mark material), glass filled nylon (high performance polymer composite) and PEEK (to permit high temperature operation). Tests will be performed under dry and oil lubricated conditions. This work would push back the limits on the power capability of non-metallic gears.
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http://www.bham.ac.uk |