helical and flat gears

[EBR-freak]

may someone explane what the difference between helical and flat gears is. ive never really bothered to look at the two types and see

[Gaffa]

Re: helical and flat gears

Helical gears have angled teeth.

I think a lot of people have the opinion of "there's no real point in helical gears, just go with standards".

[EBR-freak]

Re: helical and flat gears

right makes sense now. cheers gaffa

[jagillham]

Re: helical and flat gears

Helical are supposed to be quieter and take more strain due to more contact points.

[The Keeper of Secrets]

Re: helical and flat gears

As Jag said, my personal belief is that a slanted gearset has more surface contact area tooth-to-tooth, thus the load pressure is more widely spread.

[EBR-freak]

Re: helical and flat gears

cheers guys. i may try out a set now.

tahhh