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14-06-2006, 14:07

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Originally Posted by KenWittlief

interesting. How did you choose the pattern? Was some analysis done on the rotational torque, and radial forces that would be encountered, and the amount of material required to perform the desired function.

We stayed .125" way from the bottom of the gear teeth. This ensures us that the gear will not deform or "crush" under its suggested maximum torque.

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