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Originally Posted by BBray_T1296
There is an axial load trying to push the gears away from each other, due to the geometry of the teeth. Too thin of plates may flex far enough for the teeth to slip (considering the CIM is cantilevered), and you may find yourself in a high-wear situation especially considering the horsepower of the 4 motor idea.
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The point is still valid, but I think you meant radial load, not axial. Significant axial loads would only occur if there were thrust loads caused by something like helical gears, which are wholly unnecessary for FRC applications.