AGMA 14FTM03-2014 Surface Roughness Measurements of Cylindrical Gears and Bevel Gears on Gear Inspection Machines.pdf

1、14FTM03 AGMA Technical Paper Surface Roughness Measurements of Cylindrical Gears and Bevel Gears on Gear Inspection Machines By G. Mikoleizig, Klingelnberg GmbH 2 14FTM03 Surface Roughness Measurements of Cylindrical Gears and Bevel Gears on Gear Inspection Machines Gnter Mikoleizig, Klingelnberg Gm

2、bH The statements and opinions contained herein are those of the author and should not be construed as an official action or opinion of the American Gear Manufacturers Association. Abstract Alongside the macro test parameters on tooth flanks for profile and tooth traces, surface properties (roughnes

3、s) play a decisive role in ensuring proper toothed gear function. The generally increased load stresses on gear teeth can only be implemented by maintaining precisely defined roughness parameters. Roughness measurements are therefore conducted on the gearing flanks in all highly developed drives, in

4、 the automotive industry, aircraft industry, or the area of wind energy drives, for example. This article addresses roughness measurement systems on tooth flanks. In addition to universal test equipment, modified test equipment based on the profile method for use on gears is addressed in particular.

5、 The equipment application here refers to cylindrical gear flanks and bevel gear flanks. The most important roughness parameters, as well as the implementation of the precise measurement procedure will also be described under consideration of the applicable DIN EN ISO standards as well as the curren

6、t VDI/VDE Directive 2612 Sheet 5. Copyright 2014 American Gear Manufacturers Association 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 500 Alexandria, Virginia 22314 October 2014 ISBN: 978-1-61481-095-7 3 14FTM03 Surface Roughness Measurements of Cylindrical Gears and Bevel Gears on Gear Inspection Machines Gnter M

7、ikoleizig, Klingelnberg GmbH Introduction Alongside the macro test parameters on tooth flanks for profile and tooth traces, surface properties (roughness) play a decisive role in ensuring proper toothed gear function. The generally increased load stresses on gear teeth can only be implemented by mai

8、ntaining precisely defined roughness parameters. Roughness measurements are therefore conducted on the gearing flanks in all highly developed drives, in the automotive industry, aircraft industry, or the area of wind energy drives, for example. This article addresses roughness measurement systems on

9、 tooth flanks. In addition to universal test equipment, modified test equipment based on the profile method for use on gears is addressed in particular. The equipment application here refers to cylindrical gear flanks and bevel gear flanks. The most important roughness parameters, as well as the imp

10、lementation of the precise measurement procedure will also be described under consideration of the applicable DIN EN ISO standards as well as the current VDI/VDE Directive 2612 Sheet 5. The purpose of roughness measurement on toothed gear flanks Alongside the macro test parameters on tooth flanks fo

11、r profile and flank lines, surface properties (roughness) play a decisive role in ensuring proper toothed gear function. Unlike general functional surfaces, the particular shape (curvature) and the slide-roll effect during meshing come into play with tooth flanks. Thus the surface roughness affects

12、the following properties: - Flank load capacity - Tooth root load capacity - Wear load capacity - Load capacity involving heavy scoring - Lubrication conditions - Noise behavior - Approach behavior When determining the gearing quality according to DIN/AGMA/ISO standards via profile and tooth trace,

13、an impression of the existing roughness is also obtained, but this is in no way comparable to roughness measurement performed according to the standard. The correlation is clear when the various probe elements for the measurement are taken into account, for example (Figure 1). A standard gear measur

14、ement is performed with a 1.5 mm probe (radius 750 m); for a roughness measurement, however, a diamond tip with a radius of 2 m or 5 m is used. A roughness measurement therefore measures significantly finer structures on the surfaces. Along with the macro test parameters on tooth flanks according to

15、 the gear standards for cylindrical gears, surface properties (roughness) plays an important role in ensuring a proper toothed gear function. Overview of roughness parameters The general roughness parameters are defined in the DIN EN ISO 4287 standard. An application of this standard for tooth flank

16、 measurements is described in the current VDI/VDE 2612 Sheet 5. In a general roughness measurement, the unfiltered P profile 2 is obtained initially. Filtering then produces the long-wave deviation (W profile) or the short-wave deviation (R profile). The short-wave deviations form the basis for the

17、general roughness parameters used (Figure 2). During filtering of the recorded profiles, DIN ISO 16610-21 specifications apply, including measuring paths and cut-off wavelength (Figure 3). 4 14FTM03 Figure 1. Comparison of measuring results Figure 2. Division of a surface Figure 3. Evaluation length

18、s-cut off 5 14FTM03 The profiles relevant for the roughness measurement are limited by the lambda C filter (waviness cut-off) and the lambda S filter (cut-off for even finer structures) (Figure 4). The most important roughness parameters for flank measurements are shown in Figure 5. The arithmetic m

19、ean roughness value Ra is the ordinate value of the roughness profile within a single measurement path lr. The individual roughness depth Rz is the sum of the distance between the profile peak and profile valley within a single measurement path lr. Like Ra, the averaged roughness profile Rz is deter

20、mined as an arithmetic mean from the individual measurement paths. The total height of the roughness profile Rt is the sum of the height of the largest profile peak and the depth of the largest profile valley within the measurement path ln. The maximum individual roughness depth Rmax is the largest

21、individual roughness depths Rz. The stock portion Rmr is the ratio of the sum of the stock-filled lengths Ml1-Mli for the total measuring path ln as a percent value. The core roughness depth Rk is the depth of the roughness core profile. The reduced peak height Rpk is the height determined from the

22、peaks projecting beyond the core area. The reduced peak depth Rvk is the height determined for the striations extending from the core area into the stock. The parameters Mr1 and Mr2 of the stock percentage curve characterize the stock content at the limits of the roughness profile Mr. Figure 4. Filt

23、er parameters and transmission band for roughness profiles Figure 5. Roughness parameters according to DIN EN ISO 4287/13565 6 14FTM03 Measuring methods and measuring equipment for the roughness measurement In the VDI/VDE 2602 directive and the DIN EN ISO 4287 and DIN EN ISO 16610-21 standard, these

24、 are profile methods that describe the properties of the profile equipment and the general-case measurement conditions for roughness measurements of surfaces. Skid less probing systems and instruments with lateral skid (at the side off) are typically used to measure flank roughness 1. Figure 6 shows

25、 the tracing situation of a skid less probing system in the tooth space. The profile here must be aligned as parallel as possible to the tracing direction of the test device. In the result, however, there is always a difference between the straight trace direction and the curved flank. The overall p

26、rofile must therefore be corrected with a compensation arc, or residual errors must be eliminated with the lambda C profile filter. The possible trace path is limited due to the curved profile surface and the measuring range of the roughness probe. The probing conditions of a skid system are shown i

27、n Figure 7. The side-mounted probe skid follows the profile of the tooth flank. A deviation due to changing contact conditions during the roughness measurement must be taken into account here. The deviations are relatively small, however, and are largely eliminated due to profile filtering. Figure 6

28、. Skid less probing system with plane reference Figure 7. Probe system with side mounted skid probe (VDI/VDE 2612 Sheet 5) 7 14FTM03 For roughness measurement on cylindrical gear flanks, measuring devices with an involute reference, as shown in Figure 8, offer certain advantages. Logging of measured

29、 values in profile generation mode on the tooth flank (involute) ensures that the probe tip is always aligned perpendicular to the surface. Thus the roughness can theoretically be scanned over the entire profile length. The disadvantage of this type of contact operation, however, is that the scannin

30、g speed for measured value logging is not constant, nor is a uniform measuring point distance ensured. But this is a minor disadvantage, resulting in measured value differences of up to 10%. On current gear measuring centers, the involute reference is generated via CNC path control and can be used i

31、n principle in conjunction with skid less systems and skid systems. For special profiles and bevel gear flanks with other profile forms, for instance, the CNC-guided path control can also execute reference profiles. Roughness measurement procedure in practice The measuring conditions 1 must first be

32、 defined in order to achieve generally comparable results. The following points must be taken into account to avoid measurement deviations: - Probe system - Profile filter - Alignment of test specimen - Environmental influences Refer to Table 1 to select appropriate individual measurement paths and

33、cut-off. As finish-machined surfaces on tooth flanks in particular must be tested, the highlighted values should be used preferentially. The measuring direction for the roughness measurement should be selected according to Table 2, based on the machining method and the resulting structures. Figure 8

34、. Skid probe system with involute reference (VDI/VDE 2612 Sheet 5) Table 1. Selection of individual measuring paths/cut-offs acc.to DIN EN ISO 4288 Periodic profile RSm, mm Non-periodic profile Cut-off1)c, mm Sampling length (lr)/ Evaluation length (ln)1)lr/ln, mm Rz, m Ra, m 0.013 to 0.04 -0.025 to

35、 0.1 -0.006 to 0.02 0.08 0.08/0.40 0.04 to 0.13 0.1 to 0.5 0.02 to 0.1 0.25 0.25/1.25 0.13 to 0.42) 0.5 to 102) 0.1 to 22)0.802)0.8/4.02) 0.4 to 1.3 10 to 50 2 to 10 2.5 2.5/12.5 1.3 to 4.0 50 to 200 10 to 80 8.0 8.0/40 NOTES: 1)Sampling length, evaluation and cut-off according to DIN EN ISO 4288 2)

36、Suitable parameters for grounded gears 8 14FTM03 Table 2. Selection of measuring direction based on machining method showing recommended tracing direction (based on process) (VDI/VDE 2612 Sheet 5) Tip Root Grinding (Hfler) Grinding (Reishauer) Crosshatch (Maag 15) Tip Root Grinding (Maag 0) Grinding

37、 (form ground) Hobbing, skiving Tip Root Shaping, planning, broaching Shaving Honing NOTES: Preferred tracing direction Tracing direction for additional information (feed marks) When selecting the appropriate parameters for the roughness measurement on tooth flanks, the stress on these surfaces due

38、to compression and sliding must be taken into account. The parameter Rmax has little meaning for this stress, as individually projecting peaks, which are of little relevance for the load capacity, are taken into account here. The arithmetic mean raw value Ra is greatly distributed, but correlates th

39、e least with the function parameters and therefore should not be used. The preferred parameter for roughness on flank surfaces is Rz, as it provides a high degree of clarity and makes it possible to draw accurate conclusions about the height of the roughness profile. In addition to the parameters th

40、at describe only the vertical expansion of the roughness profile, it is important to determine the roughness structure in order to determine the wear behavior or load capacity of a tooth flank. The stock percentage curve (Abbott-Firestone) and the resulting parameters Rk, Rpk and Rvk are appropriate

41、 for determining the structure of the roughness profile. A nearly S-shaped pattern in the stock percentage curve is ideal. Another appropriate parameter for the stock percentage is Rmr(c). See Table 3 for a comparison of roughness parameters and stock percentage curves. A standard roughness testing

42、device 3 is shown in Figure 9. In addition to a feed mechanism with a micro-probe system, the device also features a cross-slide to position and test the workpiece. An additional clamping fixture is generally needed to test toothed gears. According to the figure detail, compact reference area probe

43、systems with an application range from module 0.5 can be used here. A PC computing system with high-performance software is available to control and evaluate the roughness measurements. The evaluation software takes into account a large number of established roughness measurement standards. A report

44、 printout of the measuring results can be custom-designed. One advantage of the device presented is that general workpieces can also be tested, and a higher standard overall is provided for roughness measurement. It does, however, require more setup for flank measurements and the device is not suita

45、ble for large and heavy workpieces (500 mm in diameter, for example). Application example: Cylindrical gear/bevel gear measurement on gear measuring centers Gear measuring centers are typically equipped with a rotary table for testing rotationally symmetrical workpieces and are suitable for measured

46、 value logging on small to very large workpieces, in conjunction with a model series. As previously described, the measuring method used here is the involute reference in combination with a skid system. 9 14FTM03 Table 3. Evaluation of roughness profiles and associated stock percentage curves Roughn

47、ess profile Rt Rmax Rz Ra Rmr (0.25) Abbott curve 1 1 1 0.25 75% 1 1 1 0.25 15% 1 1 1 0.20 85% 1 1 1 0.20 20% 1 1 0.4 0.08 88% 1 1 0.4 0.08 7% 1 1 1 0.20 25% 1 1 1 0.30 38% NOTES: + Ra + Rz + Rk, Rpk, Rvk Figure 9. Standard roughness test device example stationary surface measuring station for gears

48、 (Mahr catalog) 10 14FTM03 For roughness measurement, a special probe system on the adapter plate of the measuring machines macro probe system is adapted (Figure 10). An additional electrical connection is provided for transferring the measured values from the integrated micro-probe system for the r

49、oughness measurement. For measured value logging in the profile direction, the probe skid rests on the flank to be tested and executes a movement similar to a normal profile measurement for the macrostructure of the flank. As it does so, a diamond needle located in front of the probe skid logs the measured values for the roughness measurement. The probe system represented here is also suitable for measured value logging in the tooth trace direction. The roughness probe system also features an adjustment mechanism enabling the probe needle to be aligned perpe