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When a broken gear was measured, it was found to have an outside diameter of 112 mm. A replacement gear must be made to mesh with a rack that has a straight-line pit... show full transcript

Worked Solution & Example Answer:When a broken gear was measured, it was found to have an outside diameter of 112 mm - NSC Mechanical Technology Automotive - Question 5 - 2016 - Paper 1

Step 1

5.1.1 The module (round off to a whole number)

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To calculate the module, use the formula:

module=circular pitchπmodule = \frac{circular\ pitch}{\pi}

Substituting the values:

module=12,567π4module = \frac{12,567}{\pi} \approx 4

Thus, the module rounded off to a whole number is 4 mm.

Step 2

5.1.2 The pitch-circle diameter

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The pitch-circle diameter (PCD) can be calculated using:

PCD=OD2×modulePCD = OD - 2 \times module

Substituting the values:

PCD=1122×4=104 mmPCD = 112 - 2 \times 4 = 104 \ mm

Therefore, the pitch-circle diameter is 104 mm.

Step 3

5.1.3 The cutting depth

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The cutting depth can be calculated with the following relation:

Cutting Depth=2.157×moduleCutting\ Depth = 2.157 \times module

Substituting the values:

Cutting Depth=2.157×4=8.628 mmCutting\ Depth = 2.157 \times 4 = 8.628 \ mm

Thus, the cutting depth is 8.63 mm.

Step 4

5.1.4 The addendum

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The addendum can be derived from the module as:

Addendum=module4 mmAddendum = module \approx 4 \ mm

Thus, the addendum is 4 mm.

Step 5

5.1.5 The dedendum

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The dedendum is calculated using:

Dedendum=1.25×module1.25×4=5 mmDedendum = 1.25 \times module \approx 1.25 \times 4 = 5 \ mm

Therefore, the dedendum is 5 mm.

Step 6

5.1.6 The clearance

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Clearance can be calculated as:

Clearance=0.25×module0.25×4=1 mmClearance = 0.25 \times module \approx 0.25 \times 4 = 1 \ mm

Thus, the clearance is 1 mm.

Step 7

5.1.7 The number of teeth

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The number of teeth can be found using:

Number of Teeth=PCDmodule1044=26Number\ of\ Teeth = \frac{PCD}{module} \approx \frac{104}{4} = 26

Therefore, the number of teeth is 26.

Step 8

5.2 Calculate the indexing required for the number of teeth of the gear in QUESTION 5.1.7.

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To calculate the indexing, we use the formula:

Indexing=40nIndexing = \frac{40}{n}

where n is the number of teeth. Here, n = 26:

Indexing=40261.538Indexing = \frac{40}{26} \approx 1.538

Approximate to the nearest turn, indexing is 1 full turn and 21 holes on the 39-hole circle.

Step 9

5.3 Explain, step by step, the procedure to cut an external metric V-screw thread with a pitch of 2 mm on a centre lathe using the compound-slide method.

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Procedure for Cutting External Metric V-Screw Thread

Step 1: Set Up

  • Set up the workpiece in the lathe and turn the part to be threaded to the major diameter of the thread.

Step 2: Angle Adjustment

  • Set the compound slide to the correct angle (30° to the right) and set the tool accurately in the tool post.

Step 3: Consult Index Plate

  • Consult the index plate of the quick-change gearbox for 2 mm pitch and move the levers accordingly.

Step 4: Select Tool

  • Start the lathe and set the cutting tool so that it just touches the workpiece.
  • Set graduated dials to zero (cross feed and compound slide).

Step 5: Initial Movement

  • Move the tool a short distance off the workpiece and feed the compound slide say 0.06 mm inwards.

Step 6: Cutting

  • With the turning, engage half nuts at the correct line on the chasing dial, putting the cut in progress.

Step 7: Disengage

  • Without cutting, try to quickly disengage the half-nut lever.

Step 8: Check Position

  • Return the carriage to the starting point and repeat the process if necessary.

Step 9: Check Thread

  • Check with thread gauge to see if thread pitch is correct.

Step 10: Final Adjustments

  • Ensure screw with successive cuts until finish is complete. (Remember to bring cross slide collar back to zero for each cut.)
  • Each successive cut is set by means of the compound slide. Check thread with ring gauge for correct fit.

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