Establishing Gear. Standards for Global Trade

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1 GEARS & TRANSMISSIONS Workshop paper VI [ 113 ] Establishing Gear Standards for Global Trade by Joe T. Franklin, Jr. President, AGMA Establishing Technical Gear Standards for Global Trade Brief History of International Gear Standards Today's Global Industry Trends in standardization and communication Status of current work Issues to be solved for future standardization

President, AGMA Establishing Technical Gear Standards for Global Trade Brief History of

2 [ 114 ] paper VI GEARS 2003 HISTORY American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) founded in 1916 First manufacturers standard 1917 Gear rating standards first appeared in 1919 AGMA gear quality (tolerance) standards appeared in the late 1930s HISTORY International Federation of National Standardizing Association (ISA), started with emphasis on mechanical engineering in 1926 ISA's activities ceased in 1942 Countries meet in 1946 to create an organization.. to facilitate the international coordination and unification of industrial standards ISO began officially in February 1947 The first ISO standard was published in 1951

Association (ISA), started with emphasis on mechanical engineering in 1926 ISA's activities ceased in 1942 Countries meet in 1946 to create an organization.

3 GEARS & TRANSMISSIONS Workshop paper VI [ 115 ] THE MISSION to promote the development of standardization and related activities in the world with a view to facilitating the international exchange of goods and services, and to developing cooperation in the spheres of intellectual, scientific, technological and economic activity ISO International Organization for Standardization Greek isos meaning equal or standard Same meaning in English, French, and German Standards Bodies from 146 Countries-one one vote per country ANSI - USA AFNOR - France DIN - Germany BSI - United Kingdom JIS - Japan 188 Technical Committees TC s, SC s, WG s & 35,000 experts

activity ISO International Organization for Standardization Greek isos meaning equal or standard Same meaning in English, French, and German Standards Bodies from

4 [ 116 ] paper VI GEARS 2003 NOT JUST TECHNICAL STANDARDS see WORKING GROUPS TC 60 Committee TOPIC WG 2 Accuracy of gears Tolerance grades WG 3 Tooling Cutting tools WG 4 Terminology & notation of gears Nomenclature & geometry WG 6 Gear calculations Helical & spur capacity WG 7 Worm gears Wormgears WG 9 Acceptance code for gears Sound & vibration measurement WG 10* Enclosed gear drives Gear drive ratings WG 11 High speed helical gear units High speed drives WG 12 Oil load capacity test Lubrication WG 13 Bevel gears Bevel gear capacity WG 14 Strength and quality of materials Material grades & allowable *Inactive

geometry WG 6 Gear calculations Helical & spur capacity WG 7 Worm gears Wormgears WG 9 Acceptance code for gears Sound & vibration measurement WG 10* Enclosed

5 GEARS & TRANSMISSIONS Workshop paper VI [ 117 ] ISO / TC 60 Projects 42 Published Standards and Technical Reports [to be revised or reaffirmed every five years] 18 Projects in development process 2 Documents at publication Specific listed - Establishing Technical Gear Standards for Global Trade Brief History of International Gear Standards Today's Global Industry

process 2 Documents at publication Specific listed - http://www.iso.

6 [ 118 ] paper VI GEARS 2003 Global Industry & Technology The The technology is constantly improving Materials Manufacturing processes Measuring capabilities Testing Testing methods & knowledge improve Design and calculation tools improve Global Gear Industry The economy of one country can influence the world economy The gear industry of one country can influence the industries of the world The market in one country can be serviced by an industry on the other side of the world All large gear companies sell to a global gear market

economy of one country can influence the world economy The gear industry of one country can influence the industries of the world The

7 GEARS & TRANSMISSIONS Workshop paper VI [ 119 ] Establishing Technical Gear Standards for Global Trade Brief History of International Gear Standards Today's Global Industry Trends in standardization and communication ISO PROJECTS ISSUED in process

Global Industry Trends in standardization and communication ISO PROJECTS 14000

8 [ 120 ] paper VI GEARS 2003 ISO - SO WHAT? Countries adopting ISO as National Standards Businesses adhering to National Regulations ISO Document and Do What You Say ISO 9000 Chain Letter Vendors Users, OEMs, Jobbers, Designers It s Just a Matter of Time Gear Standards They re Here More Coming Do You know them? Internet Communication & Commerce E- mail replaces snail mail Traveling salesman replaced Engineers are virtual world travelers Purchasing can be by computer warehouse Manufacturing can be contracted anywhere An entire company can be a single computer in a remote location

Letter ----- Vendors Users, OEMs, Jobbers, Designers It s Just a Matter of Time Gear Standards They re Here More Coming Do You know them?

9 GEARS & TRANSMISSIONS Workshop paper VI [ 121 ] Establishing Technical Gear Standards for Global Trade Brief History of International Gear Standards Today's Global Industry Trends in standardization and communication Status of current work Age of ISO/ TC 60 Gear Publications years or less Total Pubs over 20 years

communication Status of current work Age of ISO/ TC 60 Gear Publications 1993-2003 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4

10 [ 122 ] paper VI GEARS 2003 Number of ISO Meetings per Year ISO Standards Development Working Groups active (10 last year) 18 Standards and Technical Reports in process (20 last year) 2 Document near publication (2 last year) 42 Should be revised or reaffirmed every five years (41 last year)

Groups active (10 last year) 18 Standards and Technical Reports in process (20 last year) 2

11 GEARS & TRANSMISSIONS Workshop paper VI [ 123 ] ISO Benefits to Industry International agreement on design criteria International pooling of technical knowledge Common basis for similar products Integrate National positions Prevent conflicts with National/corporate standards Remain current on international activities Learning and education Common language for trade Establishing Technical Gear Standards for Global Trade Brief History of International Gear Standards Today's Global Industry Trends in standardization and communication Status of current work Issues to be solved for future standardization

international activities Learning and education Common language for trade Establishing Technical Gear Standards for Global Trade Brief History of

12 [ 124 ] paper VI GEARS 2003 Summary The ISO gear standards are spreading More like DIN than AGMA Much more complex than AGMA Some results are still controversial Will be adopted in most countries It will take years to decide the best approach and to develop truly international standards

results are still controversial Will be adopted in most countries It

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14 [ 126 ] paper VI GEARS 2003

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