Worm & Worm Wheel Gears

Ratio, lead angle, efficiency, locking hint.

Gear ratio G = Ng / Nw (starts). Lead L = Nw·Px, lead angle γ = atan(L / (πDw)). Static efficiency η ≈ tan γ / tan(γ + φ); self-locking is plausible when γ < φ (simplified check).

  • Ratio G20
  • Lead L12.56 mm
  • Lead angle γ11.3043°
  • Static efficiency η0.6416
  • Self-locking (γ < φ)Unlikely

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Worm & Worm Wheel Calculator

Ratio, lead angle, efficiency, locking hint.

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