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spur gear

spur gear

spur gear

(OP)
I apologize for the simple quesiton. What does spur gear mean?  Does it just mean the ridges run parallel to the shaft (as opposed to helical gear)?

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RE: spur gear

A simple question: a simple answer: YES

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SACEM1

RE: spur gear

Is not "Spur Gear" commonly used to refer to the smaller of two gears in a gear set.

RE: spur gear

(OP)
I would normally call the smaller gear a pinion (vs bull).

But if that is common terminology I would like to hear.

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RE: spur gear

electricpete is correct the small one is the pinion the large one is the gear.

RE: spur gear

Clearly my memory (or clearly my lack of it) did not serve me well.

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