Advantages and disadvantages of bevel gears

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The discussion on bevel gears highlights key advantages and disadvantages associated with their use in mechanical systems. The primary advantages include the ability to change the operational angle of power transmission. However, significant disadvantages include the necessity for precise mounting, exposure of shaft bearings to substantial forces, and a limitation on gear ratios, typically below 5. These factors are crucial for engineers when considering bevel gears for specific applications.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of bevel gears?

This is what I've already found:

Advantages:
  • possibility to change operation angle
Disadvantages:
  • must be precisely mounted
  • shafts' bearings will be exposed to significant forces
  • limited gear ratio < 5
Do you know any other? Especially advantages.
 
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