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Radius of Curvature of Helical Gear is the radius of a circle that touches a curve at a given point and has the same tangent and curvature at that point. Check FAQs
r'=d2(cos(ψ))2
r' - Radius of Curvature of Helical Gear?d - Diameter of Pitch Circle of Helical Gear?ψ - Helix Angle of Helical Gear?

Radius of Curvature at Point on Virtual Gear Example

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71.8291Edit=118Edit2(cos(25Edit))2
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Radius of Curvature at Point on Virtual Gear Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Radius of Curvature at Point on Virtual Gear?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
r'=d2(cos(ψ))2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
r'=118mm2(cos(25°))2
Next Step Convert Units
r'=0.118m2(cos(0.4363rad))2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
r'=0.1182(cos(0.4363))2
Next Step Evaluate
r'=0.0718291270911804m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
r'=71.8291270911804mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
r'=71.8291mm

Radius of Curvature at Point on Virtual Gear Formula Elements

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Radius of Curvature of Helical Gear
Radius of Curvature of Helical Gear is the radius of a circle that touches a curve at a given point and has the same tangent and curvature at that point.
Symbol: r'
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Diameter of Pitch Circle of Helical Gear
Diameter of Pitch Circle of Helical Gear is the diameter of the pitch circle of a gear that touches the meshing gear's pitch circle.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Helix Angle of Helical Gear
Helix Angle of Helical Gear is the angle between any helical gear and an axial line on its right, circular cylinder, or cone.
Symbol: ψ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Radius of Curvature of Helical Gear

​Go Radius of Curvature at Point on Helical Gear
r'=a2b
​Go Radius of Curvature of Virtual Gear given Pitch Circular Diameter
r'=d'2

Other formulas in Helix Geometry category

​Go Normal Circular Pitch of Helical Gear
PN=pcos(ψ)
​Go Pitch of Helical Gear given Normal Circular Pitch
p=PNcos(ψ)
​Go Helix Angle of Helical Gear given Normal Circular Pitch
ψ=acos(PNp)
​Go Transverse Diametrical Pitch of Helical Gear given Transverse Module
P=1m

How to Evaluate Radius of Curvature at Point on Virtual Gear?

Radius of Curvature at Point on Virtual Gear evaluator uses Radius of Curvature of Helical Gear = Diameter of Pitch Circle of Helical Gear/(2*(cos(Helix Angle of Helical Gear))^2) to evaluate the Radius of Curvature of Helical Gear, The Radius of Curvature at Point on Virtual Gear formula is defined as the radius of a circle that touches a curve at a given point and has the same tangent and curvature at that point. Radius of Curvature of Helical Gear is denoted by r' symbol.

How to evaluate Radius of Curvature at Point on Virtual Gear using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Radius of Curvature at Point on Virtual Gear, enter Diameter of Pitch Circle of Helical Gear (d) & Helix Angle of Helical Gear (ψ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Radius of Curvature at Point on Virtual Gear

What is the formula to find Radius of Curvature at Point on Virtual Gear?
The formula of Radius of Curvature at Point on Virtual Gear is expressed as Radius of Curvature of Helical Gear = Diameter of Pitch Circle of Helical Gear/(2*(cos(Helix Angle of Helical Gear))^2). Here is an example- 71829.13 = 0.118/(2*(cos(0.4363323129985))^2).
How to calculate Radius of Curvature at Point on Virtual Gear?
With Diameter of Pitch Circle of Helical Gear (d) & Helix Angle of Helical Gear (ψ) we can find Radius of Curvature at Point on Virtual Gear using the formula - Radius of Curvature of Helical Gear = Diameter of Pitch Circle of Helical Gear/(2*(cos(Helix Angle of Helical Gear))^2). This formula also uses Cosine (cos) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Radius of Curvature of Helical Gear?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Radius of Curvature of Helical Gear-
  • Radius of Curvature of Helical Gear=Semi Major Axis of Helical Gear Teeth^2/Semi Minor Axis of Helical Gear TeethOpenImg
  • Radius of Curvature of Helical Gear=Pitch Circular Diameter of Helical Virtual Gear/2OpenImg
Can the Radius of Curvature at Point on Virtual Gear be negative?
No, the Radius of Curvature at Point on Virtual Gear, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Radius of Curvature at Point on Virtual Gear?
Radius of Curvature at Point on Virtual Gear is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Radius of Curvature at Point on Virtual Gear can be measured.
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