Pressure Angle in Design of Bevel Gears Formulas

The Pressure Angle for Bevel Gear is the angle between the pressure line and the common tangent to the pitch circles. And is denoted by α_Bevel. Pressure Angle is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Pressure Angle is always positive.

Design of Bevel Gears formulas that make use of Pressure Angle

fxRadial Force Component Acting on Bevel GearGo

fxAxial or Thrust Component of Force on Bevel GearGo

fxMaterial Constant for Bevel Gear Wear StrengthGo

FAQ

What is the Pressure Angle?

The Pressure Angle for Bevel Gear is the angle between the pressure line and the common tangent to the pitch circles. Pressure Angle is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Pressure Angle is always positive.

Can the Pressure Angle be negative?

No, the Pressure Angle, measured in Angle cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Pressure Angle?

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

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