Dimension over 2-balls (MdK)

[[M1...]]

Hello.

 

I'm trying to make a program to measure this faster as it takes so long time with a gear that has over 100 teeth. I tried to measure 4 teeth - no result, 50 teeth - no result. So, the question is if it's possible at all? Using Gear 2024 and single flank probing. 

[[Ch...]]

Yes, I do it sometimes, you need 2 adjacent teeth. the software is trying to fit a theoretical ball in a gear space, if you're measuring "tooth" on an external try something like this:

 

Measure 4 teeth : 1,49,50,100 

 

That should work, I might add #51 as well just in case to make sure you get the distance across.

 

 

[[M1...]]

Thanks a lot Chris, will try.

[[Ky...]]

Incidentally, you can tell Gear Pro to measure by gaps rather than teeth, even if you are working on a OD gear. With that setting, I was able to select "arrange over 4" teeth on the pitch measurement and I got it to work, in simulation at least. I would probably watch it carefully the first time, but I think it should work.

 

[[M1...]]

Kyle, thats was great information and now it´s working. Thanks a lot.

[[Ch...]]

was aware of this, just kind of a peeve of mine to not measure gaps (except for internal only because our team likes to see  it reported that way)

 

Just be warned, the deviation on a 'gap' chart may not be as you expect, proceed with caution and good luck !

 

 Thank you Kyle !