Horizontal Gear with Upward Pointing Teeth: Myth or Reality?

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Horizontal gears with upward-pointing teeth, known as face gears, do exist but are less common than conical gears due to their efficiency. While they can be custom manufactured, they are not readily available on major gear supply websites like SDP-SI or Boston Gear. Alternatives such as bevel gears or ring and pinion systems may be more practical for certain applications. The discussion highlights the niche use of face gears and the challenges in sourcing them. Custom manufacturing is likely necessary for those seeking face gears.
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is there such thing as a gear that when laid horizontally has teeth that point up intead of out or in?
 
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Yup, although not commonly used as conical gears do their job better.
 
They would probably have to be custom manufactured. Can you not use another type, like bevel gears or ring & pinion?
 

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