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How To: Gears
| Basic Properties: | 4140 Steel (Annealed) | 7075 - T6 Aluminum | 6061 - T6 Aluminum |
| Density | 0.283 lb/in³ | 0.102 lb/in³ | 0.0975 lb/in³ |
| Tensile Strength (Ultimate) | 95 KSI | 76 KSI | 45 KSI |
| Tensile Strength (Yield) | 60.5 KSI | 67 KSI | 40 KSI |
| % Elongation | 26% | 11% | 12% |
| Weight Comparison | 1 LB | .358 LB | .341 LB |
-Sources: McMaster and MatWeb
-WCP uses 7075 - T6 to provide lighter gears than Steel (about 1/3 the weight) , but still decently stronger than regular 6061 Aluminum.
General Gear Information:
- Gears are normally .500" wide (Unless otherwise specified).
- Gears also have a protrusion, a tiny nub on both sides of the gear (Unless otherwise specified).
- Gear will come anodized (Type III), used to harden the gear and prevent corrosion.
- Gears will have a teflon coating on them.
- WARNING: DO NOT RUN GEARS WITHOUT GREASE.
Installation:
- The nub is designed to butt up against the face of the bearing, this elimates the need for a spacer and reduces part count.
- WCP highly suggests using the grease mentioned below:
- DuPont (Dry-Grease) - McMaster (#8710T35)
Backlash:
- The normal recommended rule of thumb for FRC robots is +.003 spacing between gears.
- These gears have a modified tooth profile to compensate for anodizing.
- WCP recommends:
- For a single stage gearbox (custom): +.000 - +.001 backlash
- For any other gearboxes: +.002 - +.003 is recommended.