Isotropic Superfinishing of S-76C+ Main Transmission Gears
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October 06, 2006
By: Bruce Hansen, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Mike Salerno and Lane Winkelmann, REM Chemicals Inc.
Abstract
Isotropic Superfinishing is a chemically accelerated vibratory finishing process that is capable of generating surface finishes with an Arithmetic Mean Roughness (Ra)< 3 min. This process was applied to the third stage spur bull gear and mating pinions along with the second stage bevel gears of a Sikorsky S-76+ main gearbox. The gearbox completed the standard Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) and a 200-hour endurance test. During these tests noise, vibration, and operating temperatures were shown to be significantly reduced due to lower friction. This tehnology has ince been flight certified and integrated into the S-76C+ with several arcraft in commercial service. A description of the tests, performance data and a general descrrription of the process will be presented.
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