Determining spur gear diameter given distance between shafts

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This discussion focuses on calculating the diameter of spur gears for a 4-speed gearbox based on the distance between the primary and secondary shafts. The key method involves determining the pitch circle radii from the gear ratios, ensuring that the gears fit proportionally within the available space. Participants recommend using specific online resources, including QTC Gears and KHK Gears, for technical references and calculators to aid in this calculation. The importance of selecting the correct number of teeth for load-bearing capacity while avoiding interference is emphasized.

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  • Understanding of gear ratios and their relationship to pitch circle radii
  • Familiarity with spur gear design principles
  • Basic knowledge of load calculations for mechanical components
  • Access to online gear calculators and technical references
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  • Research the use of gear ratio calculators available on QTC Gears
  • Study the technical reference PDF from KHK Gears for detailed gear design guidelines
  • Learn about the impact of tooth size on load capacity and gear performance
  • Explore methods for calculating the number of teeth required for specific gear ratios
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Mechanical engineers, gear designers, and hobbyists involved in gearbox design and optimization will benefit from this discussion.

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Hello guys, first of all excuse me if I make mistakes, but English is not my native language.
So, I am creating a 4 speed gearbox, I know the ratios of the gears I will be creating, I know the distance between the primary shaft ( the one coming for the engine`s flywheel ) and the secondary shaft ( the one that turns the differential ) and I want to be able to calculate the diameter of the spur gears. Can you give me a calculator or a formula on how to do this?
 
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If you know the ratio of a gear pair then you know their pitch circle radii because the gears must share the space between the shafts in proportion to their ratio.

You must then work out the closest integer ratio to identify the number of teeth on each gear. Those teeth must be big enough to carry the load and small enough to not interfere or undercut.

Try this;
http://www.qtcgears.com/QTC_Redo/Product-Technical-Information/Worm-Gears-Technical-Information.htm

Get the technical reference .pdf at the bottom of this page;
http://www.khkgears.co.jp/en/gear_technology/guide_info.html
 
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