The transmission of gear tooth meshing vibration from the tooth contact region to the shaft, through rolling element bearings and then through the gearbox casing can have an important influence on the measured vibration sepctrum. In critical applications the measurement of the torsional vibration of the gear may be preferable.

Issue Section:
Technical Briefs
Topics:
Gears, Vibration, Gear teeth, Mechanical drives, Rolling bearings
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