18-04-2016, 14:22
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Re: pic: Stripped VexPro gear
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Originally Posted by Chris is me
Gears versus sprockets are apples and oranges comparisons - you can't draw conclusions about material choice for one by looking at the other. Sprocket load is shared by several teeth at once, while gear loads are borne by just a few teeth at a time.
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Hmm, fair point.
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