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The Pitch Circle Diameter of a spur gear is the diameter of the imaginary circle that rolls without slipping with the pitch circle of a mating gear. It is a fundamental parameter in gear design that determines the gear's size and meshing characteristics.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: The pitch circle diameter is calculated by multiplying the module (which represents the size of the gear teeth) by the number of teeth on the gear.
Details: The pitch circle diameter is crucial for proper gear meshing, determining center distances between gears, ensuring correct tooth engagement, and maintaining the desired speed ratio in gear systems.
Tips: Enter the module value in millimeters and the number of teeth. Both values must be positive numbers (module > 0, teeth ≥ 1).
Q1: What is the module of a gear?
A: The module is a measure of the tooth size of a gear, defined as the ratio of the pitch diameter to the number of teeth. It is typically measured in millimeters.
Q2: How does pitch circle diameter affect gear performance?
A: The pitch circle diameter determines the gear's size, speed ratio, torque transmission capability, and overall performance in a gear system.
Q3: Can this formula be used for all types of gears?
A: This specific formula is primarily used for spur gears. Other gear types (helical, bevel, worm) have different formulas for calculating pitch diameters.
Q4: What are typical module values used in gear design?
A: Module values typically range from 0.5 mm to 25 mm, with common values being 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 mm.
Q5: How does the number of teeth affect the pitch diameter?
A: For a given module, increasing the number of teeth increases the pitch diameter proportionally, resulting in a larger gear size.