2.2 - Cycloidal Profile
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary application of cycloidal gears?
💡 Hint: Think about where you need exact timing.
Why are cycloidal gears less tolerant than involute gears?
💡 Hint: Consider how spacing affects gear performance.
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What is a primary use of cycloidal gears?
💡 Hint: Think about where you need precise timing.
True or False: The cycloidal profile is more tolerant to center distance variations than the involute profile.
💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics that affect gear performance.
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Design a gear system incorporating a cycloidal profile for a high-precision clock. What design limitations will you need to address?
💡 Hint: Think about how misalignment can affect the overall operation of the clock.
Evaluate the trade-offs between using cycloidal versus involute gear profiles in an automated robotic arm. Which would you choose and why?
💡 Hint: Consider the operational environment and the importance of precision.
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