Multiple fault analysis and solutions for reducers
A reducer is a power transmission mechanism that uses a gear speed converter to reduce the number of rotations of a motor to the desired number and obtain a larger torque.

2. There are many types of reducers, which can be divided into gear reducers, worm reducers, planetary reducers, and their combined reducers according to the transmission type; According to the number of transmission stages, it can be divided into single-stage and multi-stage reducers; According to the shape of the gears, they can be divided into cylindrical gear reducers, bevel gear reducers, and cone cylindrical gear reducers; According to the arrangement of the transmission, it can be divided into expansion type, diversion type, and coaxial type reducers.

3. Gears adopt two forms of lubrication: oil pool lubrication and circulating lubrication.

4. Lubricating oil should be checked and replaced regularly. When a newly installed gearbox is used for the first time, it must be replaced with new oil after 10-15 days of operation. In the future, the quality of the oil should be checked regularly (2-3 months). If it does not meet the requirements, it should be replaced immediately, usually at least once every six months.

What are the reasons for pitting and peeling of gearbox gears?

Answer: a. Material, hardness, and defects. The material of the gear does not meet the requirements; The main factor affecting the contact fatigue strength of gears is the low hardness after heat treatment, which cannot guarantee the expected contact fatigue strength of gears. In addition, defects on the surface or inside of the teeth are also one of the reasons for insufficient contact fatigue strength.

b. The gear accuracy is poor. The precision of gear processing and assembly does not meet the requirements, such as poor meshing accuracy and motion accuracy. The center distance error of the shell of the circular arc gear is too large.

c. The lubricating oil does not meet the requirements. The brand of lubricating oil used is incorrect, the viscosity of the oil is low, and the lubrication performance is poor.

d. The oil level is too high. If the oil level is too high, the temperature of the oil will increase, reducing the viscosity of the lubricating oil, damaging the lubrication performance, and reducing the working thickness of the oil film.

Please provide a brief analysis of the reasons for the gearbox shaft connection?
 
Answer: a. It is due to tooth breakage that causes the input shaft to lose axial constraint and result in shaft misalignment.
 
b. It is caused by the loose fastening between the driven gear on the intermediate shaft and the shaft. In actual transmission, due to insufficient interference between the driven gear and the intermediate shaft, the driven gear undergoes axial displacement relative to the intermediate shaft, which in turn causes axial displacement of the input shaft. Therefore, insufficient interference fit is the main reason for the gearbox shaft misalignment.
 
c. The steering of the gearbox also has a certain impact on the serial axis.