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Re: pic: Team 3647: Gearbox
Nice looking gearbox!
I have suggestion: the two 15:45 reduction clusters are not, strictly speaking, good design practice. Any one 1 tooth on the 15 tooth gear will contact the same 3 teeth on the 45 tooth gear. This isn't good for gear life and long-term efficiency. Using a 44 or 46 tooth gear instead of a 45 would result in more even gear wear.
Of course this probably isn't a big deal for FRC given the short lifespan of most parts and your intended low-load application.
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11-09-2012, 10:18
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