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Tangential Force on Spur Gear is the force that acts on a spur gear in the direction of a tangent to the curved path of the gear circumference.. Check FAQs
Pt=Prcot(Φ)
Pt - Tangential Force on Spur Gear?Pr - Radial Force on Spur Gear?Φ - Pressure Angle of Spur Gear?

Tangential Force on Gear given Radial Force and Pressure Angle Example

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933.7147Edit=550Editcot(30.5Edit)
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Tangential Force on Gear given Radial Force and Pressure Angle Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Tangential Force on Gear given Radial Force and Pressure Angle?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Pt=Prcot(Φ)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Pt=550Ncot(30.5°)
Next Step Convert Units
Pt=550Ncot(0.5323rad)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Pt=550cot(0.5323)
Next Step Evaluate
Pt=933.714715629564N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Pt=933.7147N

Tangential Force on Gear given Radial Force and Pressure Angle Formula Elements

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Tangential Force on Spur Gear
Tangential Force on Spur Gear is the force that acts on a spur gear in the direction of a tangent to the curved path of the gear circumference..
Symbol: Pt
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radial Force on Spur Gear
Radial Force on Spur Gear is defined as the force acting on the gear in the radial direction of the gear.
Symbol: Pr
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Pressure Angle of Spur Gear
Pressure Angle of Spur Gear also known as the angle of obliquity is the angle between the tooth face and the gear wheel tangent.
Symbol: Φ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
cot
Cotangent is a trigonometric function that is defined as the ratio of the adjacent side to the opposite side in a right triangle.
Syntax: cot(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Tangential Force on Spur Gear

​Go Tangential Force on Gear given Torque and Pitch Circle Diameter
Pt=2Mtd
​Go Tangential Force on Gear given Pressure angle and Resultant Force
Pt=Prscos(Φ)
​Go Tangential Force on Gear due to Rated Torque
Pt=PtmaxKs

Other formulas in Dynamics of Spur Gear category

​Go Torque Transmitted by Gear given Tangential Force and Pitch Circle Diameter
Mt=Ptd2
​Go Radial Force of Gear given Tangential Force and Pressure Angle
Pr=Pttan(Φ)
​Go Resultant Force on Gear
Prs=Ptcos(Φ)
​Go Service Factor for Gear given Torque
Ks=MTmaxMτ

How to Evaluate Tangential Force on Gear given Radial Force and Pressure Angle?

Tangential Force on Gear given Radial Force and Pressure Angle evaluator uses Tangential Force on Spur Gear = Radial Force on Spur Gear*cot(Pressure Angle of Spur Gear) to evaluate the Tangential Force on Spur Gear, Tangential Force on Gear given Radial Force and Pressure Angle is defined as the force that acts on a spur gear in the direction of a tangent to the curved surface of the gear's circumference. This force tends to rotate the spur gear. Tangential Force on Spur Gear is denoted by Pt symbol.

How to evaluate Tangential Force on Gear given Radial Force and Pressure Angle using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Tangential Force on Gear given Radial Force and Pressure Angle, enter Radial Force on Spur Gear (Pr) & Pressure Angle of Spur Gear (Φ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Tangential Force on Gear given Radial Force and Pressure Angle

What is the formula to find Tangential Force on Gear given Radial Force and Pressure Angle?
The formula of Tangential Force on Gear given Radial Force and Pressure Angle is expressed as Tangential Force on Spur Gear = Radial Force on Spur Gear*cot(Pressure Angle of Spur Gear). Here is an example- 933.7147 = 550*cot(0.53232542185817).
How to calculate Tangential Force on Gear given Radial Force and Pressure Angle?
With Radial Force on Spur Gear (Pr) & Pressure Angle of Spur Gear (Φ) we can find Tangential Force on Gear given Radial Force and Pressure Angle using the formula - Tangential Force on Spur Gear = Radial Force on Spur Gear*cot(Pressure Angle of Spur Gear). This formula also uses Cotangent (cot) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Tangential Force on Spur Gear?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Tangential Force on Spur Gear-
  • Tangential Force on Spur Gear=2*Torque Transmitted by Spur Gear/Pitch Circle Diameter of Spur GearOpenImg
  • Tangential Force on Spur Gear=Resultant Force on Spur Gear*cos(Pressure Angle of Spur Gear)OpenImg
  • Tangential Force on Spur Gear=Maximum Tangential Force on Spur Gear/Service Factor for Spur GearOpenImg
Can the Tangential Force on Gear given Radial Force and Pressure Angle be negative?
No, the Tangential Force on Gear given Radial Force and Pressure Angle, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Tangential Force on Gear given Radial Force and Pressure Angle?
Tangential Force on Gear given Radial Force and Pressure Angle is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Tangential Force on Gear given Radial Force and Pressure Angle can be measured.
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