DESIGNING WITH GEARCAD - EXTERNAL GEARSETS
 

Basic view of Helical External Design Module.

Left side of the screen contains input fields on top, gear graphics on the bottom.
Right side shows output fields on top and modification graphs on the bottom.

The bar graphs give an instant feedback on whether the gear is undercut and what minimum modification is required to avoid undercut. The graph also displays the modification value where the gear tooth becomes pointed.

Every time you change an input parameter and press the ENTER key, the changes are immediately reflected in gear graphic as well as the bar graphs.

 
   
 
 
  Press the space bar to get enlarged view of gears in mesh.
The coloured circles immediately warn you of undercut, non-involute contact etc.
 
   
 
 
  Visually adjust the wire or ball diameter.  
   
 
 
  Open the "Analysis of Gear Mesh" window to see vital design information.  
   
 
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