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  1. CageGear

    New to gear geometry, and need advice.

    If you can forward me the measurements that you have taken, Iwill run some numbers for you and let you know what the helix angle "calculates" to be... Also, could you let me know what the helical gears are used for? Some gearbox manufacturers modify the pitch of the gear to try and capture the...
  2. CageGear

    Purpose for Chamfer on Edge of Spur Gear Teeth?

    The isze of the chamfer depends on the pitch. We make some very large gears with a 1/4 X 45 chamfer. We also make smaller gears with 1/8 or or even a 1/32 chamfer.
  3. CageGear

    Hardening of internal splines

    Some maufacturers will intentionally leave splines soft on internal couplings. They will act as a fuse in the drive train. They will give or wear faster than the more expensive mating parts.
  4. CageGear

    Learning about Gears

    Horsburgh & Scott is a great company. Look up Tim Gill and learn as much from him as possible... You will be well on your way to gear greatness!
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