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2 Marks Multi Speed Gear Box
2 Marks Multi Speed Gear Box
What are the different methods used for obtaining different speeds of machine tool spindle?
y y y y By using a gear box mechanism By using a cone pulley arrangement By using a variable speed electric motor, and By hydraulic operation
What are uses of a multi-speed gear box? (or) What is the purpose of a gear box in a machine tool? y y y y y
To provide the designed series of spindle speeds To transmit the required amount of power to the spindle To provide smooth silent operation of the transmission It should have simple construction Mechanism of speed gear boxes should be easily accessible so that it is easier to carry out preventive maintenance.
Basic series Step ratio J R5 1.58 R10 1.26 R20 1.12 R40 1.06 R80 1.03 The series of preferred numbers is obtained by multiplying a step ratio with the first number to get the second number. The third number is obtained by multiplying a step ratio with the second number. Similarly the procedure is continued until the series is completed.
Define geometric progression. (or) What is step ratio (or series ratio or progression ratio? (or) How is the progression or step ratio found?
y y To provide required cutting and feed rate in machine tools, discrete speeds are arranged in geometric progression. The ratio between the two adjacent speeds is known as step ratio or progression ratio. It is denoted by J. If n1, n2, n3.. nn are the spindle speeds arranged in geometric progression, then n2 / n1 = n3 / n2 = n4 / n3 = nn / nn-1 = constant = J nmax / nmin = J n-1 Note: Permissible deviation = s10 (J-1)%
What is meant by structural formula? Z = p1(X1) p2(X2) p3(X3) p4(X4) where X1 = 1, X2 = p1, X3 = p1 p2, X4 = p1 p2 p3
Where Z = no. of speeds available at the spindle.
What are the principles to be followed in achieving an optimum design in multi speed gear box?
To avoid excessively large diameter of the wheel and also to limit the pitch line velocity of the gear, y y y Number of gears on the last shaft (spindle) should be the minimum Number of gears on the shafts should not be more than 3, though in exceptional cases it may be 4; It is preferable to have nmax u ninput > nmin in all stages For stable operation, the speed ratio of any stage should not be greater than 8. n-1 i.e., nmax / nmin = J e8 imax = nmax / ninput = e 2 imin = nmin / ninput = u 1/4
The transmission ratio between the spindle and the shaft preceding it should be the maximum possible, i.e., speed reduction should be maximum possible. Follow for all stages, imax = nmax / ninput = e 2 and imin = nmin / ninput = u If it is not possible, keep nmax / ninput < nmin / ninput , OR keep nmax / ninput = nmin / ninput
But never keep nmax / ninput > nmin / ninput
What does the ray-diagram (or kinematic layout) of a gear box indicate?
y y The ray diagram or the kinematic layout shows the arrangement of gears in a gear box It also provides information like number of number of speeds available at each spindle and the number of stages used. .
In a gear box, for a set of gears, if the centre distance and module are same, then the sum of teeth of engaging pair will be equal. What are the methods of lubrication in speed reducers? y y
Splash or spray lubricating method, and Pressure lubrication method
Draw a typical speed diagram of a gear box providing an output of 12 spindle speeds. Draw a simple layout of arrangement of sliding gears. Output shaft diameter of a gear box will be small. True/False. Justify. Write the applications of planetary reduction gears. In a speed reducer, the centre distance is 30 mm, the module of the gears is 1 mm. If the speed ratio is 2, find the no. of teeth of both pinion and gear. Sketch a double stage spur gear speed reducers. Draw a simple sketch of a spur gear speed reducer gear box arrangement.