Thread: Need for Aluminum Gears and Sprockets?
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Re: Need for Aluminum Gears and Sprockets?
I'm particularly interested in the possibilities for small ANSI B29.1 #25 and #35 sprockets, especially if they're offered with Ø0.5 in ANSI B17.1 keyed bores.

For the gears, it might be nice to have 7075-T6 drop-in replacements for some of the AndyMark Toughbox and Super Shifter gears (AISI 4140, 20 pitch, 14.5° pressure angle). Maybe AndyMark would even be interested in distributing those....

And versions of the ubiquitous 20 pitch, 14.5° pressure angle change gears would probably be popular among FIRST teams. Regarding other pitches and options, the more information you (or your supplier) can provide, the better.

Also, as a public service announcement, remember that per 2008 FRC rules, if parts are custom-made by a non-team source, you must account for the costs of materials and labour; if bought as COTS items, only the part cost matters. That's why I was interested in whether this would be a custom-order or catalogue business.