Lead Angle of Worm in Design of Gears Formulas

The Lead Angle of Worm is defined as the angle between a tangent to the thread at the pitch diameter and a plane normal to the worm axis. And is denoted by γ. Lead Angle of Worm is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Lead Angle of Worm is always positive.

Formulas to find Lead Angle of Worm in Design of Gears

fxLead angle of Worm Gear given lead of worm and pitch circle diameter of wormGo

fxLead angle of Worm Gear given number of starts and diametral quotientGo

Design of Gears formulas that make use of Lead Angle of Worm

fxRubbing speed of Worm GearGo

fxEfficiency of Worm Gear given lead angle, pressure angle and coefficient of frictionGo

List of variables in Design of Gears formulas

fx Lead of Worm Go

fx Pitch Circle Diameter of Worm Gear Go

fx Number of Starts on Worm Go

fx Diametral Quotient Go

FAQ

What is the Lead Angle of Worm?

The Lead Angle of Worm is defined as the angle between a tangent to the thread at the pitch diameter and a plane normal to the worm axis. Lead Angle of Worm is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Lead Angle of Worm is always positive.

Can the Lead Angle of Worm be negative?

No, the Lead Angle of Worm, measured in Angle cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Lead Angle of Worm?

Lead Angle of Worm is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Lead Angle of Worm can be measured.

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