Abstract
The optimum solution for a gear design depends upon the optimization criteria used; also, the performance of the optimum may be affected due to variations in the operating conditions or the existence of manufacturing errors. In order to minimize the effects of these variations, it is necessary to perform a robustness analysis during the design process. This paper discuss the development of a procedure for the robust optimization of gears considering multiple objectives, as well as a preliminary exploration of the design space and a sensitivity analysis to manufacturing errors for a particular example of spur and helical gears.
