Abstract (Inputs.OCCT)OptionalmoduleThe size of the teeth: the pitch circle's diameter divided by the number of teeth, in model units. Gears mesh only with gears of the same module.
OptionalteethHow many teeth the gear has, at least 3.
OptionalpressureThe angle at which meshing teeth push on each other, in degrees; 20 is the common standard, and meshing gears share it.
OptionalprofileHow far the teeth are moved out from the pitch circle, as a share of the module. Positive values give thicker teeth that small gears need, negative values thinner ones.
OptionalbacklashHow much thinner each tooth is at the pitch circle than a tight fit, in model units; two meshing gears leave the sum of their backlash between their teeth.
OptionaladdendumHow far the teeth reach above the pitch circle, as a share of the module.
OptionaldedendumHow deep the gaps reach below the pitch circle, as a share of the module; more than addendum
leaves room for the tips of the mating gear.
OptionalrootThe radius that rounds the bottom of each gap, as a share of the module. It shrinks to fit a narrow gap, and 0 leaves a sharp corner.
OptionalrotationHow far the gear is turned about its centre, in degrees. At 0 a tooth points along the frame's direction.
OptionalframeThe frame the gear lies in: its centre at the origin, a tooth along the direction, its face toward the normal. Left out, the ground, facing +Y.
The teeth of an involute spur gear, shared by
parts.mechanical.gears.spurGearProfileandparts.mechanical.gears.spurGear: their size, their shape, how loosely they fit and where the gear lies.