External Gear
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Info
The two external gears are turning in the opposite directions. For an involute gear's profile, click here. To visualize gear tooth engagement as the contact point moves along the pressure line, please click here
Source
This Working Model file is adapted from Figure 9.1a on p. 464 in Design of Machinery, 3rd ed. by Norton, R.L., McGraw-Hill, 2004.
Credits
This Working Model 2D file was first developed by Fan (Michael) Mo.