Skandar Mokni | Mechanical & Software Engineer
Mechanical Engineering // Completed

Two-Stage Gear Reducer Design

Technical Datasheet

MECH-002

Project Overview

A complete analytical and graphical design of a two-stage cylindrical gear reducer with a single-piece housing. The project involved calculating multiple gear ratio variants, selecting the optimal transmission configuration, choosing a suitable electric motor based on output torque requirements, and generating manufacturing documentation.

The final design—consisting of shafts, gears, bearings, and reducer housing—was fully modeled as a 3D assembly in Autodesk Inventor, following technical standards for gear design and machine elements.

Key Engineering Tasks

  • Gear Geometry Calculation: Preliminary and detailed calculation of helical gear geometry and strength.
  • Ratio Optimization: Multi-variant analysis to select the optimal transmission ratio based on torque and motor compatibility.
  • Component Selection: Electric motor selection (SEW/Sever catalogs) and bearing life calculation.
  • System Layout: Detailed arrangement of shafts, gears, bearings, and housing geometry.
  • Manufacturing Documentation: Creation of workshop drawings for input shaft, output gear, and full assembly.
  • 3D Modeling: Complete 3D assembly in Autodesk Inventor based on analytical results.

Tools & Technologies

Autodesk Inventor
Manual Gear Calculations (ISO)
Microsoft Excel
SEW & Sever Catalogs
Machine Elements Standards

3D Assembly Model

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Technical Documentation

Specifications

Gear Type Two-stage helical gear reducer
Housing Type Single-piece (two-chamber) cast housing
Gear Material C60 steel
Input Speed ≈ 1450–1550 rpm
Motor Power Range 0.19 kW to 3 kW
Total Gear Ratio 4.49 – 32.01
Axial Distances a12 = 35 mm, a34 = 45 mm
Helix Angles β12 = 30°, β34 = 15°
Module Values mn12 = 0.9, mn34 = 1
Output Shaft Height h = 75 mm