hello,
I'm a newby in lubrication problems. I have a fundamental question. I want to design a gear/cambox such that the outcoming axis makes a desired oscillation movement. The gear/cambox consideres of the following parts: 1 incoming axis rotating at 1000 RPM which drives a second axis at 250 RPM by a gear pair. On this second axis a cam is attached which drives an oscillating camfollower axis. All the three axis are supported by 2 cilindrical bearings and the whole mechanism is lubricated using an oil bath. The RMS-power of the gear/cam box is approximately 60kW. The oil I use is a mineral oil with some EP-additives and a viscosity of 150 @ 40 degrees celcius.
My question is how can I determine how much litres of oil are needed in the box? What will be the temperature of the oil? What is the ideal oil-level?
Are there any rules of thumbs to determine the quantity and the temperature of oil? Are there good books/papers/websites available containing rules of thumbs concerning such problems?
thanks in advance
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