FASTSHAPES - Rack and Pinion

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Spur Geared Power Transmission Linear (Rack and Pinion) drives (e.g. conveyor shuttles)

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Involute Spur Rack and Pinion. Comply with AS 2938, covering ...

14.5 degree full teeth

20 degree full teeth

20 degree stub teeth

A pinion sector is optional.

DATA REQUIREMENTS

Select pressure angle, tooth height

Pitch Circle Diameter

Number of Teeth in a complete gear

Number of Teeth in gear sector (optional)

Bore Diameter (optional)

Number of Teeth in Rack

Rack Depth (optional)

Material & thickness

OUTPUT
Patterns in any of the following forms ...

NC program

FastCAM file

DXF (2D) file

Coordinate Table

PROGRAM REFERENCE
M3FS3 : RandP

OTHER REFERENCES
M3FS4 : INVINT (Internal Involute gears)