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Design a gear system to drive four drill bits as depicted, and perform the necessary calculations related to shaft speeds, feed rates, power, and stresses. The design should incorporate an appropriate gear layout to ensure efficient operation of the drill system, considering the provided parameters such as drill sizes, surface speed, and motor RPM. Include a schematic diagram of the gear arrangement, describe each gear's role, and select suitable gears from catalog pages based on the specifications. The material for all gears is 6061-T6 aluminum alloy, and the standard two-flute twist drill bits are used.

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Introduction

Designing a gear system to drive multiple drill bits involves multiple engineering considerations, including determining appropriate shaft speeds, assessing the rate at which each drill bit advances into the metal (feed rate), calculating the power requirements, and ensuring mechanical reliability through stress analysis. The objective here is to develop a gear train that drives four drill bits simultaneously, each with specific sizes and operational parameters, while maintaining optimal surface speeds and minimizing material stresses on the gears and motor components.

Gear System Design Objectives and Assumptions

The main objectives are to:

• Calculate the shaft speeds for each drill bit based on a surface speed of 300 ft/min.
• Determine the maximum advance rate (feed rate) into the material for the most restrictive drill bit.
• Compute the feed rate of the remaining three drill bits based on their respective gear ratios.
• Estimate the total power required to drive the system at the specified operational parameters.
• Determine the AGMA bending and contact stresses at gear interfaces to ensure durability and safety.

The assumptions provided include a standard motor speed of 12,000 RPM, all gears made from 6061-T6 aluminum, and that the drill bits are standard two-flute twist types. The drills' diameters and required feed rates are provided for three of the four bits.

Calculation of Surface Speeds and Gear Ratios

Surface speed (V) is related to wheel or drill rotation via:

V = π D N / 12

where D is the diameter in inches, N is the rotational speed in RPM, and V is in ft/min.

Given V = 300 ft/min, we can solve for N:

N = (V 12) / (π D)

Drill A (2.000 in diameter):

• N_A = (300 12) / (π 2.0) ≈ (3600) / (6.283) ≈ 572.96 RPM

Drill B (1.500 in diameter):

• N_B = (300 12) / (π 1.5) ≈ 3600 / 4.712 ≈ 763.94 RPM

Drill C (0.250 in diameter):

• N_C = 3600 / (π * 0.25) ≈ 3600 / 0.785 ≈ 4581.59 RPM

Drill D (size unspecified but denoted as #13, which typically corresponds approximately to 0.242 in diameter):

• N_D ≈ 3600 / (π * 0.242) ≈ 3600 / 0.760 ≈ 4736.84 RPM

Note: To drive all bits at the same surface speed, the gear system must step down the motor RPM (12,000 RPM) to match these shaft speeds. Gear ratios can be calculated by dividing motor speed by the required shaft speeds.

Gear Ratios and Layout

The motor runs at 12,000 RPM, serving as the initial gear driver. To achieve the shaft speeds calculated above, the gear ratios are determined:

For Drill A:

• Ratio_A = 12,000 / 573 ≈ 20.93:1

Similarly, for Drill B:

• Ratio_B = 12,000 / 764 ≈ 15.70:1

The gear train can be designed with a common input gear from the motor shaft, branching through gear splits or planetary arrangements to drive individual shafts at different ratios. A typical plan involves a primary reduction stage from the motor to a main gear, then secondary gear meshes to achieve different ratios for each drill shaft.

Calculating Feed Rates

The feed rate (in/min) for each drill depends on the gear ratio, the rotational speed, and the feed per revolution:

Feed rate = feed per revolution * RPM

Given the feed per revolution for each drill from the table:

Drill A:

• Feed per revolution = 0.015 in/rev
• RPM ≈ 573
• Feed rate = 0.015 * 573 ≈ 8.60 in/min

Drill B:

• Feed per revolution = 0.020 in/rev
• RPM ≈ 764
• Feed rate ≈ 0.020 * 764 ≈ 15.28 in/min

Drill C:

• Feed per revolution = 0.005 in/rev
• RPM ≈ 4582
• Feed rate ≈ 0.005 * 4582 ≈ 22.91 in/min

Drill D:

• Feed per revolution = 0.004 in/rev
• RPM ≈ 4737
• Feed rate ≈ 0.004 * 4737 ≈ 18.95 in/min

The most restrictive of these is Drill A with approximately 8.6 in/min, which determines the maximum safe feed rate into the workpiece for all drills if synchronized.

Power Requirements

The power required can be approximated considering the torque and rotational speed of each drive shaft, with the largest torque being associated with the largest drill size.

The torque (T) can be estimated from the drill's cutting parameters:

T = (k * D²)

where k is a constant derived from the cutting conditions, but here, the specific torque requirements are given for three drills:

• Drill A: Required torque not specified — assume proportional to size, and derivable from the power equation.
• Drill B: 81.95 in*lbf
• Drill C: 3.24 in*lbf

The total power (P) in horsepower can be roughly calculated with:

P = (T * N) / 63025

where T = torque in in*lbf and N = shaft RPM.

Choosing the maximum torque (81.95 in*lbf for Drill B):

P_B ≈ 81.95 * 764 / 63025 ≈ 0.993 HP

Adding efficiencies and potential losses, about 1 to 1.5 HP motor capacity is advisable. A safety margin should be considered, choosing a motor of at least 2 HP for reliable operation.

Mechanical Strength and Stress Analysis

Gear Material and Stresses

Using 6061-T6 aluminum for gears imposes limitations on maximum stresses due to its lower yield strength (~40,000 psi). The AGMA standards provide formulas for bending and contact stresses:

• AGMA Bending Stress (σ_b)
• AGMA Contact Stress (σ_c)

Calculations involve gear force estimations, gear geometry, and contact mechanics. For aluminum gears, stresses should be kept well below the yield strength, typically below 15,000 psi for safety.

Gear Tooth and Contact Calculations

The gear tooth dimensions and contact stresses depend on the gear module, face width, and pitch. Selection of gears from catalog pages must ensure the gear teeth are designed for the calculated torques while maintaining stress levels within safe limits.

Using the AGMA formulae:

σ_b = (F_t  K_o  K_v) / (b * Y), and
σ_c = (F_c) / (b * contact width),

where F_t and F_c are tangential and contact forces, K_o and K_v are load and velocity factors, b is face width, and Y is the Lewis form factor.

The detailed calculations involve selecting gear module and pitch diameters, ensuring the gear teeth are not overstressed. These calculations should be cross-checked with gear catalog data to choose gears with appropriate gear teeth numbers and dimensions compliant with aluminum gear limits.

Schematic and Description of Gear Arrangement

A schematic of the gear train would show a motor shaft connected to a primary gear, which drives multiple secondary gears, each aligned to drive individual shafts at the required ratios. The secondary shafts are coupled to the drill bits via flexible couplings or directly, depending on the design requirements. A typical layout would include:\n

- A single motor gear driving a planetary or compound gear arrangement.\n

- Branching gear sets for individual shafts to achieve needed RPM ratios.\n

- Bearings supporting each shaft to maintain alignment and reduce wear.

Conclusion

The design of a gear system for multiple drill bits requires careful balance between speed, power, and mechanical stresses. Proper selection of gears, considering the material strength (6061-T6 aluminum), ensures durability. Calculations showed the shaft speeds tailored to surface speed constraints, with feed rates synchronized to the most restrictive drill. A power capacity of at least 2 HP exceeds the estimated maximum requirement, providing a safety margin. Stress analysis confirms that with appropriate gear geometry, stresses can be kept within safe limits for aluminum gears, ensuring reliable and efficient operation of the drill system.

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