Path of Contact in Toothed Gearing Formulas

The path of contact is the path traced by the contact point of a pair of tooth profiles. And is denoted by P. Path of Contact is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Path of Contact is always negative. Typically, the value of Path of Contact is greater than 0.

Toothed Gearing formulas that make use of Path of Contact

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FAQ

What is the Path of Contact?

The path of contact is the path traced by the contact point of a pair of tooth profiles. Path of Contact is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Path of Contact is always negative. Typically, the value of Path of Contact is greater than 0.

Can the Path of Contact be negative?

Yes, the Path of Contact, measured in Length can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Path of Contact?

Path of Contact is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Path of Contact can be measured.

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