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  1. jasnjules

    Backlash/Center distance

    I am fairly new to gears and am trying to visualize the formula for figuring backlash from adjusted center distance between two gears. (2 X difference in center distance X tan P.A.) measuring backlash perpendicular to P.A. why tan and not sine? I visualize the centerline distance as the...
  2. jasnjules

    1045 spline stress cracks

    I make splines for a Harley Trike shop. 4 recent failures (clean straight break) at a c-clip groove I believe due to stress cracks and vibration. I propose adding more radius to the groove, but wonder if a different grade of steel will help too. Currently using 1045 CF. Any suggestions? 1050...

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