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Expert in Gear Dynamics, Gear Noise
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Summary of Expertise:
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Expert heads a laboratory devoted to gear noise research. This lab is supported by over 25 companies. He is a principal lecturer of a gear noise short course offered annually. This course has been taken by over 600 individuals from over 250 companies. He is the author of the chapter on gear noise in McGraw-Hill's Gear Handbook.
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Expert teaches specialized courses that encompass many aspects of gear design and gear geometry. This knowledge covers annular, bull, helical, planetary, propulsion, reduction, ring, spur, step-up, and transmission gears. He also has expertise in backlash, rack and pinion, and cycloidal and involute gear teeth. He has access to numerous computer programs for the analysis of gear geometry, load distribution, dynamic analysis, and stress analysis.
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Expert has taught courses in signal processing and is familiar with the operation of many spectrum analyzers. (OSU currently has 12 analyzers.) Most applications in his experience relate to rotating machinery.
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Expert has taught numerous university and industry courses in machinery vibration. He specializes in vibration measurements and signal processing.
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Expert has worked with many torsional vibration measurement systems including torsional accelerometers, demodulated gear teeth, and laser measurements. He has done much research into the measurement of gear transmission error.
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Expert has spent ten years doing belt related research projects in belt materials, vibrations, CVT drives, temperature, and fatigue. He is in contact with the leaders in the industry.
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Expert regularly teaches courses on this topic and applies the methodologies in research projects.
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Expert has performed research in this area. He has models to predict vibration spectra for gears and bearings.
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Expert has spent 30 years as a researcher in this area.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Columbus, Ohio;
Cincinnati, Ohio;
Akron, Ohio;
Dayton, Ohio;
Canton, Ohio;
Lorain, Ohio;
Springfield, Ohio;
Elyria, Ohio;
and Middletown, Ohio.
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1969
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Ph.D.
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Mechanical Engineering
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University of Wisconsin - Madison
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1965
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M.S.M.E.
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Mech. Engr.
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University of Wisconsin - Madison
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1964
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B.S.M.E.
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Mechanical Engineering
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University of Wisconsin - Madison
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1968 to
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(Undisclosed University)
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Professor
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Expert teaches on the topics of vibrations, measurements, and controls. He conducts research in gears, V-belts, and noise.
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Associations/Societies
Expert is a member of ASME, SAE, AHS, and INCE.
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Licenses/Certifications
He is a Registered P.E. in Ohio.
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Professional Appointments
He serves on the Advisory Board for the JSME Journal.
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Awards/Recognition
Expert is a Fellow of ASME, is listed in Who's Who in America. He received the ASME Century II medallions.
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Publications and Patents Summary
Expert has over 100 publications.
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Expert helped solve an accessory gear noise problem for a major truck manufacturer. He conducted both experiment and analysis.
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He has performed simulations of gear noise and transmission error for many companies.
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Expert has given many one-day advice efforts for companies.
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Recent Client Requests:
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Expert for consulting on Gear Dynamics; Gear Noise.
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Gearing expert for consulting on limited slip rear differential design and durability.
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Expert for consulting on DC Motors.
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Expert for consulting on Compact Shelving/High Density Shelving.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding your expert consulting needs.
Expert is available for consulting to corporate, legal and government clients.
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Expert is free.
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Recent Litigation Client Requests:
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Expert in internal combustion engines for consulting on crankshaft rotary torsional vibration.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding expert testimony,
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A few litigation needs include product liability, personal injury, economic loss, intellectual property
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Europe
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Expert performed research with several auto and truck companies in Sweden, France and Italy.
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Mexico
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He taught a course on gear noise to engineers of a major transmission manufacturer.
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Training/Seminars
Expert regularly teaches a course on gear noise and an advanced course on the same subject.
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Expert is experienced in locating vendors of: gear measurements, gear testing, spectrum analyzers, and gear transmission error measurements. He has access to the following resources: gear noise literature, a database of more than 1000 articles and papers, and a gear design database.
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