1.10 Tooth-Profile-Modification TechinicalData KGSTOCKGEARS
1.10 Tooth-Profile-Modification TechinicalData KGSTOCKGEARS
1.10 Tooth-Profile-Modification TechinicalData KGSTOCKGEARS
Fig. 34 Relieving
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Topping and Semi Topping Tooth profile adjustment
When cutting the flanks by Topping hob cutter, the Process of hob cutter slightly cuts away both ends
outside diameter of gear is also processed at the of fillet from outside diameter of gear in direction
same time. Semi topping method is similar but out- of Tooth trace. There are types of Straight line and
side diameter is chamfered by hob cutter. Curved line profile adjustments, which can reduce
Method of Topping uses an external micrometer to the fluctuation of spring constant for gear. This has an
measure the outside diameter to control Tooth thick- effect to lower oscillation and noise to within expec-
ness if module is too small and unable to use method tation.
of Sector span. Professor Niemann has introduced other adjustments,
Topping cutter is designed to obtain designated where the outside diameter of gear is slightly (in oth-
Tooth thickness when machined outer diameter of er words, not as extreme as for Bevel gear) tapered or
gear is in place. It has an effect to reduce off-centre the outside diameter of gear is cut in an arc shape to
deviation of outside diameter as the hob cutter pro- make it a drum shaped body, which is not outlined
cesses the outside diameter of gear at same time. here.
Semi topping prevents dent marks and burrs from Another method is for outside diameter of Bevel gear
occurring at Tooth tip. Semi topping has an effect to to be slightly cut away to prevent interference at the
lower oscillation and noise, as smaller dent mark does toe.
not interfere with engagement. Excessive Semi top-
ping will deteriorate Contact ratio and is not advis-
able.
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