louiecski
Mechanical
- Jun 21, 2005
- 6
Hey all, I have what appears to be a motor problem that may actually be a gear problem. I have visually inspected the gear and the teeth are worn nearly half-way through the original thickness. Since the motor driving this gear struggles and draws a lot more current than it should, I'm wondering if the worn teeth could be creating enough friction to cause my troubles? Since the gear teeth are hobbed into the motor armature, my interest is mainly out of curiousity at this point. The entire motor will need to be replaced regardless. Also, the mating gear seems to be in good shape and the center distance appears to be correct.
I guess what I'm wondering is, can a worn tooth surface cause a significant amount of friction? Perhaps because it's no longer an involute profile? Any information will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Lou
I guess what I'm wondering is, can a worn tooth surface cause a significant amount of friction? Perhaps because it's no longer an involute profile? Any information will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Lou