Gearbox Burning vs Decolouration.

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The discussion focuses on finding a reliable method to distinguish between gear burning and discoloration in an engineering project. Participants suggest using materials like solder that melt at specific temperatures to indicate gear burning. Additionally, temperature indicator strips are proposed as a potential solution for monitoring gear conditions. The urgency of the project is emphasized due to a looming deadline, prompting requests for quick responses and innovative ideas. Overall, the goal is to develop an effective testing method to assess gear integrity in transmissions.
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We are doing an engineering project, we need to fine an easy robust way to check for gear burning. At the plant we have found that when the gear goes in the sonic wash, it makes a mark simmilar to gear burning, and atm we don't hav a way of distinquishing. Does anyone with a good knowlegde in this field have any ideas in which we could check for gear burning on transmissions or to simply check whether or not it is burning or decolouration?

We have unlimited facilities for testing, modeling, prototyping as long as budget isn't too steep.
If anyone has any ideas please post asap or PM as deadline is running slim.
thanks.
 
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How about a drop of solder or other material on the gear that melts or burns at a certain critical temperature?
 
thanks for ur imput, will look into it thnx, keep ideas comming please.
 
What about these?

http://www.temperature-indicators.co.uk/acatalog/refrigeration_adhesive_indicator_strips_and_labels.html
 

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