Bevel gears are mechanical
devices used for transmitting mechanical power and motion. These gears
are widely used for transmitting power and motion between nonparallel
axes and are designed to transmit motion between intersecting axes,
generally at right angles. The teeth on bevel gear can be straight,
spiral or hypoid. The gears are suitable when the direction of a shaft's
rotation needs to be changed.
Materials used
Materials used to manufacture these gears are used keeping in mind
certain factors including design life, power transmission requirements,
noise generation. Some of the important materials used are :
- Metal - Steel, cast iron and stainless steel.
- Plastic - Acetal and polycarbonate.
Important specifications to be considered
- Gear center
- Bore diameter
- Shaft diameter
Use of Bevel Gear
These gears find wide application in a number of fields including :
- Automotive industry
- Textile industry
- Industrial engineering products
Bevel Gears
