Resources on Gear Cutting Machines

[enJayneering]

I'm interested in learning about how original gear cutters were made, such as Polhem's manually operated gear-cutting machine or Whitworth's design. So far, I have only been able to find very brief or vague description on how they worked. Any helpful resources that explain the mathematics and parts utilized to create such machines is much appreciated! I am working on a project that requires the skills to create my own tools. Thanks!

 

[Nidum]

http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Category:Machine_Tools

https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=mLUclpsfTeQC&pg=PA694&lpg=PA694&dq=whitworth+gear+cutting&source=bl&ots=-jWHW7tgtz&sig=h_TUKO6027pE5C3OSYpjML9RHKo&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi52ba8mODKAhVH7BQKHWBWBjoQ6AEIMjAD#v=onepage&q=whitworth gear cutting&f=false

https://www.imeche.org/libraries-archive

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/visitmuseum/new_galleries/research_centre

There is a large amount of information on development of early machine tools but not much of this has found it's way to the internet - bulk of information is in books , papers and museum exhibits .

 

[enJayneering]

Thanks for sharing! I had already stumbled upon a few of the sources you mentioned, but I didn't realize there was libraries of old articles and drawings of some of these machines. I definitely have a lot to sift through. Thanks again!