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Re: pic: Quick-Change Chassis 2
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Originally Posted by cbale2000
... While back-drive resistance is nice, worm-gear efficiency can be as low as 50%...
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Worm gear efficiency is largely determined by the ratio. Yes, a high ratio (100:1) worm gear drive might be only 50% efficient, but at 10:1 they are 85-90%. Design World Article
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