Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Cool Worm Gear

> Hi Smoke,
>
> Better still, make it so that the worm will pivot with respect to the wheel
> so that you can adjust the depth of engagement precisely and readjust it as
> the worm wears. That way you can always get minimum backlash. You will
> usually see this type of system on a dividing head where backlash and
> freedom really matter.
>
> Ian
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> Ian W. Wright
> Sheffield UK
> www.iw63.freeserve.co.uk
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Smoke" <Smoke@...>
> > This could mean two gears with the same number of teeth could wind up with
> > different pitch diameters when your done...sort of like having a standard
> > size P.D. and one with a bastard P.D. like we used to have to have for
> some
> > of our multi-spindle drill heads. Due to this, I'd strongly recommend
> > measuring the center to center distance between the cutter and the
> finished
> > gear. That way when you build your mounts for these parts you could get
> the
> > centers spaced accurately for minuimum backlash.
>
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