Worm and Worm Wheels

Worm and Worm Wheels Worm gear sets are comprised of a worm and a worm wheel, or worm gear. These gear sets transmit power between two non-parallel, non-intersecting shafts, generally have an angle of 90 degrees between them. A worm is essentially a thread wrapped around a shaft while a worm gear is a gear…

Involute Splines

Involute Splines A spline is a set of narrow generated longitudinally around the circumference of a shaft or grooves generated on the inside bore of a workpiece. The externally splined shaft mates with an internal spline that slots, or spaces, formed in the reverse of the shaft’s teeth. These keyways are implemented in a design…