Several members have asked for some details on making and driving gears. While I profess to be no expert, I've made my fair share of gears and motor systems.
So this is an open solicitation on doing one or more in-shop demonstration(s) of making and using gears.
Here's what I was thinking of covering:
1 - what is a gear and how is it defined - how does one design a gear?
2 - how to cut a gear - both CNC and "manual" (the latter is easier than you might think).
3 - how to calculate gear trains
4 - ideas for shafts, bearings, etc.
5 - ideas for motor drives - after all, gears are meant to be driven!
6 - I am open to other requests - just let me know.
I have a smallish shop, so can accommodate around 5 other people (maybe that's 4 more than needed!!!).
My shop is in Durham and was thinking a session between T-day and Christmas.
If you are interested, reply here.
So this is an open solicitation on doing one or more in-shop demonstration(s) of making and using gears.
Here's what I was thinking of covering:
1 - what is a gear and how is it defined - how does one design a gear?
2 - how to cut a gear - both CNC and "manual" (the latter is easier than you might think).
3 - how to calculate gear trains
4 - ideas for shafts, bearings, etc.
5 - ideas for motor drives - after all, gears are meant to be driven!
6 - I am open to other requests - just let me know.
I have a smallish shop, so can accommodate around 5 other people (maybe that's 4 more than needed!!!).
My shop is in Durham and was thinking a session between T-day and Christmas.
If you are interested, reply here.