Working Depth
Working depth, abbreviated as WD, the depth of engagement, when two mating gear meshes with each other.
Working Depth formula |
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\(\large{ WD = A_g + A_p }\) | ||
Symbol | English | Metric |
\(\large{ WD }\) = working depth | \(\large{in}\) | \(\large{mm}\) |
\(\large{ A_g }\) = addendum of gear |
\(\large{in}\) | \(\large{mm}\) |
\(\large{ A_p }\) = addendum of pinion | \(\large{in}\) | \(\large{mm}\) |
Tags: Gear Equations