1.1 Recommendations
This standard provides qualification procedures for
gear tooth alignment measuring instruments including
the design and calibration of tooth alignment
artifacts. It also covers condition evaluation of the
measuring instrument such as probe location, gain
and hysteresis.
Recommendations are included for the establishment
of a proper environment and for statistical data
evaluation procedures.
Artifact analysis is included in annex A. Statistical
data evaluation procedures are included in annexes
D, E and F.
This standard is applicable solely to the qualification
of gear tooth alignment inspection instruments.
Certification of the tooth alignment inspection process
(total measurement process) is a far more
comprehensive undertaking that is beyond the
scope of this standard. The measurement procedures
in this document are not intended for qualification
of product gears. See ANWAGMA 2000-A88.
1.2 Standard use
Tooth alignment instrument calibration uses artifacts
for the qualification of gear tooth alignment
inspection equipment, including environment and
fundamental instrument Set-up and performance.
The standard is generally used by, but not limited to:
- manufacturers and users of gear inspection
equipment;
-
manufacturers and users of geared power transmission products.