Novikov/Conformal Gearing

Stephen P. Radzevich, MS, PhD, Sc.Dr., is Principal, R&D Gear Transmission Engineer and retired Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering in Michigan.  He has nearly 40 years in industry and academia creating software, hardware, and other processes for gear design and optimization. He has written numerous books and papers on gears and gear technologies, and holds patents for relevant inventions.

• High-Conformal Gearing: A New Look at the Concept of Novikov Gearing (The Key Features of Novikov Gearing).- Meshing Theory for Abnormal Novikov Helical Gears.- Helical Bevel Novikov Gears.- Optimization of Novikov Gearing by Means of Specific Load Capacity Criterion.- Modern Methods of Estimating and Increasing the Load-Bearing Capacity of Novikov Gearing.- Some Features of the Contact Strength of Novikov Gearing.- Tooth Relieving of Hobs for Cutting Novikov Gears with Double Lines of Action.- About the Priority of M.L. Novikov in the Development of Novikov Gear System.- Prediction, Control, and Management, of Gear Manufacturing Accuracy.- Main Representations, Models and Software of Gear Trains as a Basis for Creating their Digital Twins.- Elliptical Gear Drives.- On the Lack of Understanding of the Scientific Theory of Gearing by the Majority of Gear Scientists and Engineers.- Recent Accomplishments in Novikov/Conformal Gearing: Theory, Design, Production, Inspection,and Application (Review).- Bibliography on Novikov Gear System.- Appendices.