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A double threaded right handed worm gear transmits 15 hp at 1150 rpm. The pitch of...

A double threaded right handed worm gear transmits 15 hp at 1150 rpm. The pitch of the worm is 0.75 inches and pitch diameter of 3 inches. The pressure angle is 14 1/2° and the coefficient of friction is 0.12. Find the worm gear efficiency.

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Given data

Power = 15 HP

N = 1150 rpm

p = 0.75 in;  m = 1/p = 1.33 mm = 2

D1= 3 in = 76.2 mm

z1 = 38

1 a 14- 2

Problem statement

the efficiency of the worm gear is to be determined

Analysis and calculation

TTmz

l = 238.76

tany d1 T

y44.92

cosa tany cosautany

77

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