We propose algorithms for developing (1) a rigid (constrained) and (2) (2) is being compared with the gear tooth forces from the rigid approach, rst without damping and second the inuence of damping is examined. Variable stiness as a function of base circle arc length is implemented in the exible approach such that it handles the realistic switch between one and two gear teeth in mesh. The nal results are from modelling the planetary gearbox in a 500 kW wind turbine which we also described in Jørgensen et al. (2013).