Worm Gear Transmission is a specialized course in mechanical engineering that focuses on the design, analysis, and application of worm–worm wheel mechanisms used for large speed reduction, compact transmission layout, and smooth, quiet operation. The course introduces students to the geometric principles, kinematic behavior, strength calculations, lubrication requirements, and practical performance characteristics of worm gear systems, which are widely used in lifting machinery, conveyors, automation equipment, and precision positioning devices.
The institute in Chinese is 湖南电气职业技术学院.
Location: Xiangtan City, Hunan Province, China.
Founded: Origin dates back to 1941 (apprentice training class of the Central Electrical Equipment Factory). The current institution was formed in 2006 through the merger of Hunan Mechanical and Electrical Workers’ University and Xiangtan Mechanical and Electrical Technology College.
The institute occupies a campus area of 728 mu (approximately 48.5 hectares).
Academic scale: Over 10,000 full-time students and more than 600 faculty and staff.
It is recognised as a high-level vocational institution, including designation as a national key higher vocational college in the machinery industry, a Hunan provincial exemplary (key) vocational college, and a construction unit under the Hunan “Double High Plan” as well as a pilot college of the Chuyi Craftsman Program.
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