What is the calculation method for gear tooth width?
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Here is a detailed introduction to the calculation of gear tooth width: 1. Calculation formulas: For helical gears, the coefficient is 0.4; for herringbone gears, the coefficient ranges from 0.5 to 1.0; for straight bevel gears, tooth width = gear coefficient × outer cone distance; for worm gears, tooth width = 0.65 × worm pitch diameter. A larger tooth width coefficient results in a wider gear, which increases the gear's load-bearing capacity but also leads to uneven load distribution along the tooth direction. 2. Classification: Gears can be classified based on tooth profile, gear shape, tooth line shape, the surface where the teeth are located, and manufacturing methods. The tooth profile of a gear includes the tooth curve, pressure angle, tooth height, and modification angle.