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Path of recess is the portion of the path of contact from the pitch point to the end of contact. Check FAQs
P2=ra2-r2(cos(Φg))2-rsin(Φg)
P2 - Path of Recess?ra - Radius of Addendum Circle of Pinion?r - Radius of Pitch Circle of Pinion?Φg - Pressure Angle of Gear?

Length of Path of Recess Example

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8.0003Edit=15.954Edit2-10.2Edit2(cos(32Edit))2-10.2Editsin(32Edit)
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Length of Path of Recess Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
P2=ra2-r2(cos(Φg))2-rsin(Φg)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
P2=15.954mm2-10.2mm2(cos(32°))2-10.2mmsin(32°)
Next Step Convert Units
P2=0.016m2-0.0102m2(cos(0.5585rad))2-0.0102msin(0.5585rad)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
P2=0.0162-0.01022(cos(0.5585))2-0.0102sin(0.5585)
Next Step Evaluate
P2=0.00800027198460171m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
P2=8.00027198460171mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
P2=8.0003mm

Length of Path of Recess Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Path of Recess
Path of recess is the portion of the path of contact from the pitch point to the end of contact.
Symbol: P2
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of Addendum Circle of Pinion
Radius of Addendum Circle of Pinion is radial distance between the pitch circle and the root circle.
Symbol: ra
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Radius of Pitch Circle of Pinion
Radius of Pitch Circle of Pinion is the radial distance of the tooth measuring from the pitch circle to the bottom of the tooth space.
Symbol: r
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Pressure Angle of Gear
Pressure Angle of Gear also known as the angle of obliquity is the angle between the tooth face and the gear wheel tangent.
Symbol: Φg
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
sin
Sine is a trigonometric function that describes the ratio of the length of the opposite side of a right triangle to the length of the hypotenuse.
Syntax: sin(Angle)
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Path of Recess

​Go Maximum Length of Path of Recess
P2=Rwsin(Φg)

Other formulas in Length category

​Go Length of Arc of Contact
L=Pcos(Φg)
​Go Length of Path of Approach
P1=Ra2-Rw2(cos(Φg))2-Rwsin(Φg)
​Go Length of Path of Contact
P=Ra2-Rw2(cos(Φg))2+ra2-r2(cos(Φg))2-(Rw+r)sin(Φg)
​Go Maximum Length of Path of Approach
P1=rsin(Φg)

How to Evaluate Length of Path of Recess?

Length of Path of Recess evaluator uses Path of Recess = sqrt(Radius of Addendum Circle of Pinion^2-Radius of Pitch Circle of Pinion^2*(cos(Pressure Angle of Gear))^2)-Radius of Pitch Circle of Pinion*sin(Pressure Angle of Gear) to evaluate the Path of Recess, Length of Path of Recess formula is defined as the distance along the path of recess of a gear tooth, which is a critical parameter in gear design, influencing the gear's strength, durability, and overall performance, and is used to determine the optimal gear tooth shape and size. Path of Recess is denoted by P2 symbol.

How to evaluate Length of Path of Recess using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Length of Path of Recess, enter Radius of Addendum Circle of Pinion (ra), Radius of Pitch Circle of Pinion (r) & Pressure Angle of Gear g) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Length of Path of Recess

What is the formula to find Length of Path of Recess?
The formula of Length of Path of Recess is expressed as Path of Recess = sqrt(Radius of Addendum Circle of Pinion^2-Radius of Pitch Circle of Pinion^2*(cos(Pressure Angle of Gear))^2)-Radius of Pitch Circle of Pinion*sin(Pressure Angle of Gear). Here is an example- 12627.46 = sqrt(0.015954^2-0.0102^2*(cos(0.55850536063808))^2)-0.0102*sin(0.55850536063808).
How to calculate Length of Path of Recess?
With Radius of Addendum Circle of Pinion (ra), Radius of Pitch Circle of Pinion (r) & Pressure Angle of Gear g) we can find Length of Path of Recess using the formula - Path of Recess = sqrt(Radius of Addendum Circle of Pinion^2-Radius of Pitch Circle of Pinion^2*(cos(Pressure Angle of Gear))^2)-Radius of Pitch Circle of Pinion*sin(Pressure Angle of Gear). This formula also uses Sine (sin)Cosine (cos), Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Path of Recess?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Path of Recess-
  • Path of Recess=Radius of Pitch Circle of Wheel*sin(Pressure Angle of Gear)OpenImg
Can the Length of Path of Recess be negative?
Yes, the Length of Path of Recess, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Length of Path of Recess?
Length of Path of Recess is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Length of Path of Recess can be measured.
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