On optimization of internal/external spur gears tooth bending strength

Gear fatigue strength is primarily controlled by the durability and load capacity, the first is typically related to pitting damage and the second to tooth-breakage. The pitting is due to the tooth contact and the shape of the contacting surfaces, the tooth breakage is controlled by the stress level at the tooth root. As with most machine elements the design/geometry is defined in standards (ISO). The present work focuses on changing the tooth root design of both external and internal gears, in order to improve the stress concentration factor. The design changes made are compliant with the standard, i.e. the optimized gear design can mesh with a standard gear.