6-11

PU)
If S is the
number of tooth spaces over which
measurement is made base tangent length consists O
tn
one base circle
thickness plus S number of base pitches.
Base pitch is defined as the circular pitch of the teeth
measured on the base circle
P Tm cos o for spur gears and
Tt m, cos Ùfor helical gears .(6.8.3)
where p, is the base circular pitch, m is the module,
9Is the pressure angle ofthe gear teeth and m, is the normal
module.

Pitch circde

Base circle
P
(a) Principle
Locking ring

M
Setng collars
Movable Fixed anvil
anvil
Micrometer Fixed anvil
head
(b) Tangent comparator
Fig. 6.8.3 : Measurement of base pitch with a tangent
comparator

From Fig. 6.8.3 (a)

Base tangent length M = Arc PZ
Arc PQ + Are Q Z
= Arc PQ + S Ttm cos
Arc PQ can be calculated as follows from Fig. 6.8.4.
Arc PQ = 2 Arc PK

2 Arc (PJ + JK) .6.8.4)

M
"pitch Pitch circle
P N

Base circle
Involute
function
of
= tan o- Rhase

: Calculation
of base circular pitch
Fig, 6.8.4
From Fig. 6.8.4.