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Old Jul 24, 2018 | 09:14 AM
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Default Re: Drive train "Clunk"

Originally Posted by Kurtp13
Overview and Design of Near Net-Formed Spherical Involute Straight
Bevel Gears
First line in the report: "Near net-formed straight bevel gears are used extensively in the automotive industry today"

Here's the link.
http://ijme.us/cd_11/PDF/Paper%20161%20ENG%20107.pdf

This paper talks about all the positive aspects but early designs were not so successful.
Thanks for that, I stand corrected. I can see the process making strong teeth as the teeth are formed rather than cut.
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