Discusses the calculation of standard American National, United States V, Metric, Acme, and Worm screw threads. Covers standard notations and formulas for spur gears, bevel gears, worm and worm wheels, and helical gears. Also explains replacement of spur gears with helical gears, the use of idler gears, and discusses calculations for plain and differential indexing.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
- Gear ratios and lead screws.
- Compound gearing.
- Screw threads.
- Spur gears and circular pitch.
- Bevel gears.
- Miter gears.
- Worm gears.
- Parallel shaft gearing.
- Angular shaft gearing.
Assessment and Requirements
All students will be required to complete a comprehensive final examination that assesses the learning of all course objectives. This exam must be weighted in a manner so that this exam score is worth a minimum of fifteen percent of the final course grade. This exam is to be a common exam administered to all sections of TAMT 260.
Calculator Use: Students are encouraged to bring a calculator to all class sessions. Any scientific calculator will be sufficient for this course.
Texts, handouts, and/or workbooks will be determined by the TAE Department.