Gear Design Software

[SwaggingIt]

Was hoping to get feedback on pros/cons between different gear design software such as KISSsoft, Romax, MITcalc, PowerGear, etc.
We currently use KISSsoft but its clunky and seems like a beta version of software, training isnt readily available, and seems to default to ISO/DIN standards when we try to stick to AGMA. That said, it has a lot more features than something like MITcalc.
Any feedback on your experiences with gear software is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[mfgenggear]

Op
I used MIT and it is a very straight forward program. There are options . For basic gear design I believe it does well. The other option is a spread sheet or math cad and use the AGMA formulas.

Kisssoft is the high end for high critical gear trains . But it is important to get training . It has a long learning curve. But it has a very in depth analysis, contact stress, vibration, efficiency, and more. It is very good at optimizing gears

 

[dgeesaman]

Our gear guy uses KissSoft and really only designs to AGMA standards. Perhaps it's about reconfiguring it or locating the AGMA calculations within it?

 

[mfgenggear]

Yes that is correct , the user can chose to use AGMA or ISO.
English or metic data

 

[mechedoc]

The US reps for Kisssoft are usually fairly responsive if you talk to them directly.

Talking to them recently, there're some free and cheap training courses on their website - as well as a free training seminar coming up regarding the system software.

KISSsoft System Module: Load Spectrum and Thermal Rating

www.gleason.com