GEARS, Pair "SYNTHETIC"
T1979.17
Mounted "SYNTHETIC" gear pair. This pair of gears was constructed as a Doctoral Research Project at University of W.A. (see T79.16). The synthetic gear is an improvement on the involute gear, incorporating refined & improved tooth shape. Mr Srikanthan built up the tooth profile from basic requirements or "SYNTHESIS" by using computer. SYNTHETIC gear more effective than standard "INVOLUTE" gears ie: (a) Maximises working area. 90% contact with mating gear while transmitting load, v.50% involute contact. (b) 60% increased load capacity. (c) Reduced noise. (d) Reduced wear.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | T1979.17 |
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| Accession Date: | 23 Jan 1979 |
Material
| Brass/Metal | steel, brass |
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| Steel/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 153mm |
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| width | 125mm |
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| height | 100mm |
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