View Single Post
  #14   Spotlight this post!  
Unread 23-08-2012, 19:25
Garret's Avatar
Garret Garret is offline
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
AKA: Garret Smalley
FRC #0691 (Hart District Robotics)
Team Role: Mentor
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Rookie Year: 2008
Location: Goleta, CA (UCSB)
Posts: 203
Garret has a reputation beyond reputeGarret has a reputation beyond reputeGarret has a reputation beyond reputeGarret has a reputation beyond reputeGarret has a reputation beyond reputeGarret has a reputation beyond reputeGarret has a reputation beyond reputeGarret has a reputation beyond reputeGarret has a reputation beyond reputeGarret has a reputation beyond reputeGarret has a reputation beyond repute
Re: pic: Single Speed Gearbox Iterations

Quote:
Originally Posted by AdamHeard View Post
I'd have to confirm this, but an undercut shouldn't be any less efficient. It just needs the tooth to be reduced in size near the base to prevent impact of teeth; the involute surface should still be maintained.

It really is a substantial strength decrease; but as shown by numerous robots running them they are still strong enough.
Thanks, I never realized the strength decrease but it makes a lot sense thinking about it now.
__________________
7 Years of FRC
"You students are at the top of the mountain, at the pinnacle of success, and what is it that you do?
You become the future guides to help others climb the mountain."
Reply With Quote