AGMA 1010-F14

This standard provides nomenclature for general modes of geartooth wear and failure. It classifies, identifies, and describesthe most common types of failure and provides information thatwill, in many cases, enable the user to identify failure modes andevaluate the degree or change from original condition.

This standard is based on experience with steel gears; however,many of the failure modes discussed may apply to gears made fromother materials.

The solution to many gear problems requires detailedinvestigation and analysis by specialists and is beyond the scopeand intent of this standard.

This standard does not define “gear failure”. One observer’s”failure” is another observer’s “run-in”. There is no singledefinition of gear failure, since whether or not a gear has faileddepends on the specific application.

The methods given for reducing the risk of a failure mode arespecific to the failure mode considered, and implementation maysometimes worsen, or create other failure modes or unintendedconsequences. Therefore, it is imperative that any remedy beevaluated prior to implementation and thoroughly tested andevaluated after implementation.

NOTE: “gear” throughout the standard means gearor pinion unless the gear is specifically identified.

Edition:

F14

Published:

08/08/2014

ANSI:

ANSI Approved

Number of Pages:

89