Hey guys, first time posting. I looked around but couldn't find anything specific enough.
I am trying different designs for a rack and pinion set-up to go on a BAJA vehicle, and I am wondering what diametral pitch i should consider.
I know the formula to prevent a minimal number of teeth so there is no interference, but after that is there any path I should follow?
Lets say i am aiming for a 1.5in Pitch diameter, how do I know if a 30 teeth 20 DP gear is better than a 24 teeth 16 DP gear? The more i increase the smaller the teeth get so I suppose I shouldn't go too high since the BAJA is hitting a lot of obstacles...
Plus what hardness should I target if I want to try an aluminum design? I am sure it is possible with anodization to reach an acceptable goal.
Thank you all!
Vincent
I am trying different designs for a rack and pinion set-up to go on a BAJA vehicle, and I am wondering what diametral pitch i should consider.
I know the formula to prevent a minimal number of teeth so there is no interference, but after that is there any path I should follow?
Lets say i am aiming for a 1.5in Pitch diameter, how do I know if a 30 teeth 20 DP gear is better than a 24 teeth 16 DP gear? The more i increase the smaller the teeth get so I suppose I shouldn't go too high since the BAJA is hitting a lot of obstacles...
Plus what hardness should I target if I want to try an aluminum design? I am sure it is possible with anodization to reach an acceptable goal.
Thank you all!
Vincent