HI guys, I am in the middle of a project where i have 3d printed ABS & PLA spur gears, I am looking to do gear teeth strength calculations however I am not sure how to apply the formulas. This is because of the layered structure and the infill % of the prints.
Ill appreciate all help. Thank you
I've the gears now selected and will be sourcing the pulley and belt now. After having a look at an appropriate motor so I've made progress. Still open for any suggestions and discussion. Thank you all.
Hi, thank you for the quick reply.
Mostly I can select any gears that I want as I will be 3D printing duplicates, just need to select them and I've decided for now I will only work with nylon spur gears, that's why the design is very simple.
Below I've attached a sketch of the rig designed to wear down the gears.f
Firstly my project idea is to test the durability and overall wear of plastic & 3D printed gears however the 3D prints will be electroplated to see what difference it potentially makes.
The idea of the rig is to have a...