Gears

Drawing Bevel Gears

Drawing Bevel Gears

Step 1:
Calculate the following dimensions:
Diameter of the Pitch Circle for the Gear
Addendum (0.125)
Dedendum (0.1446)
Diameter of the Pitch Circle for the Pinion
Addendum (0.125)
Dedendum (0.1446)

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Step 2:
Draw the pitch cones as shown in the
diagram.
Draw the main center lines at right angles
to each other to intersect at the cone apex
(point O).
Lay off the pitch diameters of the gear
(PA) and the pinion (PB).
Draw the lines OA, OP, and OB with form
the pitch cone.

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Step 3:
Draw the addendum and the dedendum as
shown in the diagram.
Draw lines at A, P, and B perpendicular to
OA, OP, and OB.
Lay off the addendum and dedendum
distances and draw light lines to intersect at
point O.

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Step 4:
Lay off the face width for both the
gear and the pinion, measuring along
the pitch cone.

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Step 5:
Calculate the values for the proportions
for the remaining features for both the
gear and the pinion. Complete the full
section view as shown.

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Step 6:
Normally a section view of the bevel gear is all that is required unless a second view is required
to show such details as spokes. Establish the position for the center of the circular view. Lay off
the main center lines. Project points 1, 2, 3, and 4 from the front view to the circular and draw
light circles.
Step 7:
Lay off the radial center lines for each tooth. The tooth spacing equals 360 degrees / N. An arc
whose radius is taken on the back cone is used as the pitch circle and a tooth is developed using
standard spur gear formulas. Tooth sizes taken on the OD and pitch diameter are transferred to
the front view, and the profiles for the teeth are drawn. Radial lines from these points are taken
and the small end of the tooth is developed.
Step 8:
The teeth on the side or section view can new be drawn by projecting from the front view.