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Worm Gear Backdrive Torque

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johnhanging

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Knowing the torque applied to the worm gear, how would I calculate the amount of resistance torque must be applied to prevent backdriving of the worm and motor shaft? I need to size a motor brake to hold the applied torque.
 
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