MACHINE DESIGN REPORT
Conveyor Shaft Assembly Design
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Abstract
2. Problem Statement
3. Gear Design
4. Shaft Design
5. Bearing Selection
6. Material Selection
7. Assembly Diagram
8. Conclusion
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ABSTRACT
This report presents the design of a conveyor shaft system transmitting 10 kW power
using a spur gear arrangement. The design includes gear, shaft and bearing selection
based on standard mechanical design principles.
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PROBLEM STATEMENT
A conveyor system transmits 10 kW from a 1200 rpm motor to a 400 rpm roller. The
system requires design of spur gears, shaft and bearings with FoS ≥ 2.
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GEAR DESIGN
Gear Ratio
i = 1200/400 = 3.0
Teeth
Zp = 20, Zg = 60
Pitch Diameter
Dp = 80 mm, Dg = 240 mm
Velocity
Vp = 5.027 m/s
Tangential Force
Ft = 1989.44 N
Lewis Stress
σ = 114.70 MPa
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SHAFT DESIGN
Torque
T = 79583.33 N-mm
Equivalent Torque
Te = 257141.62 N-mm
Diameter
Calculated = 0.22 mm
Selected = 35 mm
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BEARING SELECTION
Radial Load
Fr = 1989.44 N
Dynamic Load Rating
C = 22465.58 N
Selected Bearing
6207 Deep Groove Ball Bearing
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MATERIAL SELECTION
Shaft: Medium carbon steel (AISI 1045)
Gear: Alloy steel
Bearing: Hardened steel
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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM