Request for Interpretation for AGMA 901-A92, A Rational Procedure for the Preliminary Design of Minimum Volume Gears and AGMA 913-A98, Method for Specifying the Geometry of Spur and Helical Gears
Issued January 16, 2017
Question/statement:
Seeking clarification on the following statement:
“For gears operating on extended centers the outside radii of the gears may be shortened to maintain adequate tip-to-root clearance”
Reference to AGMA 913-A98, clause 4.10 and AGMA 901-A92, clause A.10.
AGMA response:
See report: GEARTECH Report No. NOM-3, REV A