Bevel Gears Generator dialog box - Design tab

Sets parameters for the design of a bevel gear.

Note: Curve used in a tooth shape is simplified.

Access:

Ribbon: Design tab

Power Transmission panel

Bevel Gear

Common

Determines general specifications of the bevel gear.
Face width	Specifies face width.
Helix Angle	Specifies helix angle. You can insert only positive values from 0 to 55. To change direction, click Flip next to the edit field.
Helix Angle Flip	Switches helix direction.
Shaft Angle	Specifies the angle between shaft axis.
Unit Correction Distribution	Specifies the method for calculation of the teeth correction.
Preview	Displays the schematic image of the bevel gear dimensions. Click Gear 1, Gear 2 to see appropriate calculated results. Note: For description of the calculated parameters in the Results area, see Engineer's Handbook.

Gear 1, Gear 2

Specifies the type of gear (Component, no model) and the placement of gear.

There are two options for the method to insert the bevel gear. According to your selection, commands for placement are enabled in the Gear 1 and Gear 2 boxes.

Component - new component is created.
No Model - inserts only calculation.

Cylindrical Face	Select cylindrical face.
Start plane	Select start face or work plane. Use Flip to flip the planar face or work plane

(More)

Click More in the right lower corner of the Design tab to display additional options for bevel gear design.
Input Type
Gear ratio	Calculates number of teeth of the second gear according to gear ratio.
Number of Teeth	Calculates the gear ratio according to number of teeth.
Size Type
Module	Calculates the diametral pitch.
Diametral Pitch	Calculates the module.
Unit Tooth Sizes
Check the Gear 2 box to enter values for Gear 2.

Results

To display the Results area on the right side of the Calculation and Design tabs, double-click the double line on the right or click the chevron.

Displays the calculated values and the key strength check. Values are calculated when Calculate is pressed.

To change the units of the results values, double-click the specified value you want to change.

For description of the calculated parameters in the Results area, see Engineer's Handbook.

Summary of Messages

Displays the reports about calculation. To open the Summary of Messages at the bottom of the Calculation and Design tabs, double-click the double line at the bottom of tabs or if you click the chevron.

Graphical Preview

Graphical preview of the designed bevel gear is presented in the Autodesk Inventor window when you specify the bevel gear placement (cylindrical face must be selected). Preview changes according to changes made in Bevel Gears Generator.

Calculation tab

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