This is for a VF-30 Bonfiglioli worm drive Gearbox
6.1 Housing
6.2 Worm Gear
6.3 Worm Shaft
For each of the MAJOR components (6.1, 6.2 and 6.3) stated only,analyze and identify the manufacturing processes used to make thecomponent – both primary (bulk shape forming) and secondary (orfinishing) processes. Include sub-sub-section as follows for eachcomponent:
o 6.1.1 Component Observations: Describe your observations ofthe physical component which indicate what manufacturing processeswere performed. Include an annotated picture with arrows pointingto the features.
o 6.1.2 Manufacturing Process: With supporting literature andresearch, describe the chosen manufacturing process concisely indetail, noting its advantages and disadvantages – describe it inthe context of the gearbox you are looking it, not just generally.Detail the advantages and disadvantages of these processes: Relatethe chosen method to the production volume of the gearbox.
o 6.1.3 Material Relationship: Relate to the material and itsappropriateness in this manufacturing method (e.g. does it havesuitable castability?)
