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    Hand Wheel Rim Pull Calculation

    Does anyone know how to calculate hand wheel rim pull on a worm gear system? The gear box turns as follow: Hand Wheel -> Worm -> Worm Gear -> Acme Threaded Shaft -> How can I determine the rim pull force required to attain a certain linear force at the end of the system? See a drawing of the...

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