Introduction
A universal involute gear tester is a device used in gear-measuring applications for both digital and analogue gear-testing. It has been designed to accurately measure the profile of a gear using a profile tester, while providing measurements to a higher degree of precision than traditional mechanical gear testers. The Universal Involute Gear Tester is designed to measure the involute form of gears based on a variety of involute functions, including the Wheel Mfg. Co., Ltd., Makino RS-4500, and Enabler profiles.
The Universal Involute Gear Tester works by placing a gear between two rollers, a stationary roller and a movable roller. The movable roller moves while the stationary roller remains fixed in position. The movable roller is then rotated at a uniform linear speed in one direction, while the gear tooth profile is measured. This process is then repeated for each profile of the gear to obtain the gear tooth profile from the involute curve.
The Universal Involute Gear Tester is used for both digital and analogue gear testing. In the digital mode, the gear tooth profile is detected by a laser sensor and the measurement data is stored on the computer. In the analogue mode, the measured data is displayed on the computer screen and then adjusted manually.
The Universal Involute Gear Tester is capable of measuring a range of gear profiles, including: Elongation, skew, undercut, face width, thickness, root diameter, angular amplitude, radius of curvature, and others.
Application
Universal involute gear testers are used in a variety of industrial applications, from automotive to aerospace. These testers are often found in gear production facilities and in research and development laboratories.
In automotive applications, universal involute gear testers are used for gear-testing in both manual and automated production lines. They are used to measure involute gear profiles, such as parasitic modules and guard rails.
In aerospace applications, universal involute gear testers are used for testing gear assemblies and transmissions. This includes testing both landing gear and guidance mechanisms.
Advancements
With advancements in technology, the universal involute gear tester has become even more advanced. This includes the capability to measure more complex gear profiles and to have higher precision.
For example, some current universal involute gear testers are able to measure multiple parameters at the same time, such as face width, thickness, and root diameter. This multi-parameter capability greatly reduces the time needed to measure complex gear profiles.
Furthermore, some current universal involute gear testers are capable of measuring gear profiles with an accuracy of up to 0.0001 of an inch. This level of precision makes them suitable for use in research and development settings, as well as for production applications.
Conclusion
The Universal Involute Gear Tester is a device used in gear-measuring applications for both digital and analogue gear-testing. It is capable of measuring a range of gear profiles, including: Elongation, skew, undercut, face width, thickness, root diameter, angular amplitude, and radius of curvature. It is used in a variety of industrial applications, from automotive to aerospace. With advancements in technology, the universal involute gear tester has become even more advanced and capable of measuring gear profiles with an accuracy of up to 0.0001 of an inch.
