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
[ 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
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 2900+ TC s, SC s, WG s & 35,000 experts
[ 116 ] paper VI GEARS 2003 NOT JUST TECHNICAL STANDARDS see http://www.iso.ch 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
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 - http://www.iso.ch Establishing Technical Gear Standards for Global Trade Brief History of International Gear Standards Today's Global Industry
[ 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
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 14000 12000 10000 8000 ISSUED in process 6000 4000 2000 0 1980 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
[ 120 ] paper VI GEARS 2003 ISO - SO WHAT? Countries adopting ISO as National Standards Businesses adhering to National Regulations ISO 9000 -- 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
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 1993-2003 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 20 18 3 5 years or less 15 3 0 1 0 3 0 2 8 Total Pubs 42 26 14 6-10 11-15 16-20 over 20 years 6 2003 1998 1993 3 0
[ 122 ] paper VI GEARS 2003 Number of ISO Meetings per Year 16 16 15 15 15 14 14 14 14 12 11 11 12 12 10 8 6 5 6 4 2 0 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 ISO Standards Development 2003 9 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)
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
[ 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
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