3 - Gear Parameters
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Practice Questions
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What is the pitch circle?
💡 Hint: Think about where the teeth contact each other.
Define the term 'addendum'.
💡 Hint: It's all about the height of the tooth.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the module of a gear?
💡 Hint: It's about tooth size!
True or False: Backlash is essential for smooth operation in gear systems.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens without space between parts.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a gear pair that operates smoothly with a pitch circle of 100 mm and a desired module of 5. What would be the number of teeth on the gears if one gear needs to have 10 teeth?
💡 Hint: Apply the formula for module effectively.
If the pressure angle of a gear is increased from 14.5° to 20°, how does it affect the manufacturing complexity and tooth engagement?
💡 Hint: Think about both manufacturing and performance effects.
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