In this video I show how to model a gear rack in Fusion360, though the method translates easily to any other CAD package.
Topics covered:
0:00 Introduction and setting up parameters
1:27 Sketching the tooth profile
5:08 Patterning the tooth to make a rack
6:12 Modifying rack by changing parameters
6:50 Adding backlash to the rack
7:43 Making a Helical Rack
9:08 Looking at Transverse vs Normal module
12:22 Slicing a rack in Cura
13:14 Meshing demo; joints and motion link
18:40 Conclusion
Full gears playlist: • All about gears
KHK gears drawing:
https://khkgears.net/new/gear_knowled...
Rack .f3d file:
https://www.creonova.nl/wp-content/up...
Meshing demo .f3d file:
https://www.creonova.nl/wp-content/up...
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