I am trying to make a file to model a bevel gear set. The only problem left is I get zero width geometry when I try and array the loft cut feature of the gear. Any ideas on how to approach this?
Bob
Gear1: I made a circular array w/ 20 teeth no problemo. First add a datum axis through center of Revolve1 and use it for revolve array axis.
I hope the gear tooth profiles are only decorative and not for actual CAD-to-part. Using an arc is a poor substitute for an involute. Expect noise, vibration, erratic power transfer, and excessive wear.
The gear profiles are only for tec illustration purposes. I have a Lisp routine that I can use in AutoCAD to make real gear profiles, which can be imported into SolidWorks. I have now made the file to model bevel gears at shaft angle between greater than zero and less than or equal to 90, one for spur gears. My worm wheel file still needs a little work. My internal and external thread file defined. Are not gear teeth and threads normally defined by a callout of some sort.
Bob
Is the problem with representations the surfaces or their definitions?
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I did some work for a client recently who did a lot of gear stuff, they invested in this:
Kev
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