Gear failure index

6.0 Gear tooth corrosion

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	Figure 6 Corrosive pitting of gear teeth
Main Characteristics	Water or condensation in a gearbox can cause corrosive pitting of the teeth. The pits tend to be rounded and randomly distributed.
Cause
Note
Possible Confusion with Other Types of Damage
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