Yes, I know what you mean, I kind of fell over when I saw the cost, then I saw the option for a 30 day trial and as this is a one off (save all data in case I have to do it again to replace the gear in the future), I thought it would be beneficial than trying to hack it via excel + drawing...
I have downloaded the 30 day trial of Kisssoft.... given it spits out DXF's that seems to be the easiest solution for me to pass the external profile off to be EDM wire cut
put in the numbers and got something similar (never used this before, first evening of playing), so I'm probably going to...
Wow, thanks very much for taking the time with that Gearcutter, very much appreciated.
I'll have a look at the numbers this evening + the spreadsheet and see if I can draw it up.
(out of curiosity what did you use to draw that profile up in?)
tbuelna, thanks for the input.
Gearcutter, thanks for the guide
I've taken some rough measurements with a vernier, but will use a micrometer later this evening using better light + a bench setup.
2T span - 5.05 - 5.10mm
diff - 3.4 to 3.3mm
3T span - 8.45m - 8.40mm
diff - 3.1 to 3.2mm
4T span - 11.55 - 11.60mm
diff - 3mm
5T...
Gearcutter
Thanks for having a look into this for me
Yes I have the mainshaft and a slip yoke too
I've taken some dims with a vernier as accurate as I could
Root dimension from root of tooth 1 to 15 or 16 is 31.28mm
Major dimension from tip of tooth 1 to 15 + 16 is 34.51mm
(As the tooth...
Hello, this being my first post here, can i say that over the past few years I've been browsing here on the various topics the info & responses has always been great to read up on.
I have very little (read: no) knowledge of splines, but I have an automotive task that requires a gear to be...
