May 2, 2012 #1 izax1 Mechanical Jul 10, 2001 293 Is there a way to measure face pressure in a gear tooth without destroying the tooth, or how can it be done with minimum intrusion into the material?
Is there a way to measure face pressure in a gear tooth without destroying the tooth, or how can it be done with minimum intrusion into the material?
May 2, 2012 #2 MiketheEngineer Structural Sep 7, 2005 4,654 There are companies that sell paper thin products that will approximate the loads. Not sure that will work for you - but maybe? Upvote 0 Downvote
There are companies that sell paper thin products that will approximate the loads. Not sure that will work for you - but maybe?
May 2, 2012 #3 DLite30 Mechanical Jan 7, 2010 245 This is kind of what MikeTE is talking about....but depending on what kind of gear lash the machine has, it may not be thin enough. http://www.pressuresensitivefilm.net/pre-scale.php Upvote 0 Downvote
This is kind of what MikeTE is talking about....but depending on what kind of gear lash the machine has, it may not be thin enough. http://www.pressuresensitivefilm.net/pre-scale.php
May 2, 2012 #4 hydtools Mechanical Apr 4, 2007 3,265 Create a model for photoelastic analysis. Ted Upvote 0 Downvote
May 3, 2012 Thread starter #5 izax1 Mechanical Jul 10, 2001 293 Thanks for the input. I think maybe DLiteE30 link is something to investigate further. Thanks Upvote 0 Downvote
