Computer simulation of nonstandard gears manufactured by pinion-type cutters

Abstract

This paper studies the computerised tooth profile generation of spur gears cut with pinion-type cutters. Based on the theory of gearing the mathematical models of generating cutters and generated external and internal gears with involute teeth are given. Generation of corrected gear sets meshing without any backlash are considered. Computer simulation programs are developed to obtain graphs of generating tools and generated teeth surfaces. The effect of tool parameters on generated gear can be investigated before manufacturing.