Calculating Gear Ratios - Need Assistance?

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The discussion revolves around calculating gear ratios, specifically seeking assistance with a final gear drive ratio of 94.97:1. Participants clarify the importance of understanding the number of teeth, diameters, and radii to accurately determine torque. The calculations involve a series of gear reductions, with specific ratios for each gear transition, ultimately leading to a corrected final ratio of 94.62:1. The conversation highlights the logical progression of gear ratios from the motor through various gears. Accurate calculations are essential for understanding the overall performance of the gear system.
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Hi , is anyone studying gear ratios??
i need some help with calculating the final gear drive..
i've calculated it at 94.97:1
is this correct??
 

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What are these numbers, diameters, radius, number of teeth?
 
they are number of teeth.
 
Do you want to know what's the end torque? Because without radii, I can't tell you.
 
Follow the train through logically. Starting at the motor:
Gear 1 to 2: The speed will step down by a factor of 6/43.

Gear 2 to 3: The speed should stay the same since they are on the same shaft, so it's ratio could be 1/1

Gear 3 to 4: The speed is reduced again by a factor of 12/40.

Gear 4 to 5: Again, they are on the same shaft so the ratio should be 1/1.

Gear 5 to 6: There is another reduction in speed by a factor of 12/39.

Gear 6 to 7: Same shaft, no change, 1/1.

Gear 7 to 8: A final reduction in speed of 12/39.

So where does that leave you?
 
94.62 : 1 thanks fred ..
how did you know it was a motor :wink: :smile:
 

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