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Design and Finite Element Analysis of Composite Spur Gear

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The gear is a toothed rotating mechanical device that engages another gear to transfer motion and torque. Gears are used extensively in machinery, automotive vehicles, and industry for power transmission and speed regulation. The aim of this study is to enhance the properties and performance of spur gears using three material types: pure metals like steel or brass, metal matrix composites, and hybrid materials. The study contrasts particularly the mechanical performance of spur gears produced with Steel Matrix Composites (SMC), SAE 8620, Iron Matrix Composites, and Aluminium Matrix Composites. To evaluate the efficiency and feasibility of this production process, the gears will be manufactured through additive manufacturing (3D printing). The main aim is to study the effect of material choice on deformation behaviour and failure modes under different loading conditions and constraints. Important performance parameters like durability, efficiency, and mechanical properties will be compared to identify the best material to employ for spur gears. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) will be employed to model stress distribution, strain distribution, overall deformation, and failure mechanism under working conditions. The simulation will be followed by experimental testing to establish performance under real conditions. This research will advance mechanical engineering and gear design by establishing the most appropriate combination of material and manufacturing process for spur gears.

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Engineering Headway (Volume 41)

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103-114

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https://doi.org/10.4028/p-TULog2

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July 2026

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P.H.J. Venkatesh*, M. Prasanth Kumar, N. Dinesh Raj, N. Chandra Sekhar, S. Vijay Krishna, S. Nokesh

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Additive Manufacturing, FEA Analysis, Iron Matrix Composites, Metal Matrix Composite, SAE 8620, Simulation, Spur Gear

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