Comparative analysis and simulation of metal and non-metal polymer composite gears

Abstract

In this paper, the study of analysis of spur gears and design principles maximum shear stress theory used for analytical calculation and in simulation analysis von mises theory is used in FUSION 360. The study static structural analysis of metal, non-metal polymer gears is mainly focused on the analysis of stress, strain, and pressure at the contact of teeth and factor of safety. Analyzing the stress, strain, pressure at the contact of teeth and factor of safety of metal and non-polymer-metal gears by using the material ductile cast iron and Nylon when both metal gears were in contact, both polymer gears were in contact and finally Metal and polymer gear in mesh with each other. Comparing the analytical results which were calculated from MSST (Tresca’s theory) and analyzing the all-mechanical properties of analytical results from von mises design theory which is used in Fusion 360 Simulation software. Comparing all the simulated results with different loading conditions when metal, polymer, and non-metal gears were in contact.