RE: Mechanics

But they do have a disadvantage in some applications. They introduce an end
thrust that you don't get with straight gears.


Tim
[Denver, CO]

> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: TADGUNINC@...
>
> In a message dated 7/22/99 4:45:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> instel@...
> writes:
>
> > That is the gears, -
> > the cog wheels to be exact. They are not machined at a straight
> > angle, but at 70 degrees I guess.
> > Look like this:
> >
> > /////////////// - instead of a normal one like
> > ||||||||||||||| - this one.
>
>
> They gears you are describing are called helical, not really
> harder to make
> just a different set up. They are much stronger everything else
> being equal,
> and quieter running.
> The strength and quietness comes from the fact that they are
> engaging more
> than one tooth at a time as is the case with straight cut gears.
> Tracey
>