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Re: Bevel Gears on Drivetrain
Posted by ChrisH at 1/15/2001 2:26 PM EST


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In Reply to: Bevel Gears on Drivetrain
Posted by Michael Quayle on 1/14/2001 10:57 PM EST:



: We were considering using bevel gears on a drill motor, but the bevel gears sold by SmallParts are very small (in terms of the bore diameter). What are the advantages/disadvantages of using bevel gears on a drivetrain?

For Spur gears you only have to consider radial forces. With bevel gears you get thrust forces as well. Sizing and determining tooth stresses also becomes more difficult. I highly recommend checking tooth stresses BEFORE you build the drive train. The brass gears SPI has don't carry much load. The competition environment would qualify as "severe" in most design guides.

You can use them, but just know they are alot most subtle than they look.

Christopher H Husmann, PE
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Team 330 the Beach 'Bots


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