Creates a parameterized 2D Gear Contour.
Diametral pitch – equals the number of teeth of the gear per inch or per centimeter of the diameter, of its pitch circle. For example, if a gear has 32 teeth and a diameter of 8 inches the diametral pitch is four teeth per inch.
Pitch circle – is the circle that passes through the contact point between two meshing gears.
Pressure angle – is the angle at a contact point between two gears. Common values are 14.5, 20 and 25 degrees. However, teeth with smaller pressure angles are weaker. Gears must have the same pressure angle in order for the teeth to mesh properly.
To create a Gear Contour:
Options: Gear as Pinion – this option align a new gear with a previously created gear.
Note: You cannot extrude, revolve, loft or perform similar 3D operations on gear contours. You must explode them first.