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Synchronous belt wrap / profile modification references
Gear and belt sprockets are usually machined using hobs. These hobs cut a limited range of diameters (or tooth counts) You will want to use a cutter that is designed for your tooth count, In the the case of your 400 tooth sprocket this will be a rack form as your sprocket pd will be approaching...- greenride
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- Forum: Gear and Pulley engineering
