ENGINEERING DRAWINGS FOR

SPUR AND HELICAL GEARS [2ND ED.]

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This course teaches the fundamental concepts needed to read

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and interpret a gear drawing. Commonly used terms, such as
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those found in a gear data block, associated with gear features,
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drawing requirements to manufacture mating gear parts.

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1. Material as per AGMA 2001 Grade 2 Bearing Quality Cleanliness

2. Heat Treat per AGMA 923 Grade 2. THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION
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4. Remove all burrs and sharp edges before grinding

Credit Hours
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HELICAL GEAR
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PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL

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Learning Objectives
Identify the distinct characteristics that are included on a spur or helical gear drawing.
Recognize a gear data block and the different elements contained within it.
Recognize and understand the importance of various feature attributes that may appear on spur and helical gear drawings,
as well as the associated dimensioning and symbols used.
Understand the different types of notes that may be found on drawings for spur and helical gears.

Table of Contents
I. Distinct Characteristics II. Gear Dimensioning and Symbols
• Gear Data Block
• Gear Data Information
o Basic Gear Data
o Calculated Gear Data
o Proprietary Gear Data
• Gear Data Geometry
o Number of Teeth
o Normal Diametral Pitch
o Normal Pressure Angle
o Helix Angle
o Hand of Helix
o Pitch Diameter
o Profile Shift Coefficient
o Root Diameter
o Outside Diameter
o Number of Teeth Spanned
o Span Measurement
o Center Distance
o Normal Backlash with Mate
o Mate Number of Teeth
o Quality Standard and
Accuracy Level
III. Notes
• Conventional Representations • Material Notes
• Datum Features o Type of Metal
o Use of a Bore as a o Quality of Material
Datum Feature • Special Process Notes
o Use of a Journal as a o Surface Finish Notes
Datum Feature o Shot Peen Notes
• Surface Finish Symbols o Coating Notes
• Size Attributes • Heat Treatment Notes
• Feature Attributes o Through Hardening
o Bell Centers o Case Hardening
o Tooth Tip Chamfer Dimension • Quality Notes
o End Face Edge Chamfer o Finishing Processes
Dimension o Inspection Requirements
o Helix and Profile Modifications
-Crowning
-Circular End Relief
-Circular Tip Relief
o Thread Specifications for
Tapped Holes
o Keyways and Keyseats

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