9 Questions
What finishing operation removes small amounts of metal from the flanks of gear teeth?
Shaving
Which type of gears are generally finished by grinding or lapping?
Hard and hardened gears
What is the purpose of gear lapping?
Correct small errors in tooth spacing
Which type of gear finishing operation uses a specialized tool shaped similarly to the finished gear?
Gear lapping
What are the requirements for gears to have good performance and long service life?
High surface finish
Which type of gears are generally finished by shaving followed by surface hardening and then lapping?
Soft and unhardened gears
What is the common purpose of special-purpose machines in gear manufacturing?
Production purposes
Which process uses an abrasive material cutting away at the gear to achieve a smooth finish?
Lapping
In which scenario would a gear be subjected to shaving followed by surface hardening and then lapping?
When high precision is required for soft gears
Learn about different types of gears and gear configurations, including external, internal, spur, bevel, worm, and spiral gears. Understand how gears transmit motion and power between intersecting and non-parallel shafts.
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