Category: Mechanical Design

Planetary gear sets can be used to do some amazing things. One of which is getting high reduction rates. Let's see how. https://youtu.be/imp3le0DCXs

In a gear system it is critically important to understand how much power can be transmitted. The main limitation is usually the gear tooth itself. Calculating the forces on a gear tooth reduces...

Planetary gearboxes offer three distinct advantages over other gearbox types: high ratios of reduction, higher torque transmission and inline motion transfer. Achieving high ratio planetary gear...

Planetary gear systems can be intimidating to understand. There are so many types of motions and reductions possible that it can be overwhelming. The motion of planetary gear systems is expressed...

We've all been there trying to put together equipment and we can't get the holes to line up to assemble our pin. Ugh! I'm a hands on kind of guy so I was constantly down in the shop watching and...

In the many gear systems I have designed, I am faced with the question of which diametral pitch is the best. Keep in mind, there is no absolute right answer here, but nonetheless I will share the...