Answer to Question #227524 in Mechanical Engineering for Ashwani kumar

Question

The number of teeth on the gear and pinion of two spur gears in mesh are 40 and 24 

respectively. Both the gears have a module of 8 mm and pressure angle of 20 degree. If the 

pinion rotates at 500 rpm, what will be the sliding velocity at the moment the tip of the 

tooth of the pinion has contact with gear flank? Take addendum equal to one module. Also, 

find the maximum velocity of sliding.

Answer 1

To solve, use the method below;