This lesson describes and explains the function of a gear and defines common terms used when working with gears and gear drives.
• Explain the design and function of a gear
• Define the following:
– Tooth
– Pitch
– Pitch circle
– Pitch diameter
– Circular pitch
– Diametral pitch
– Outside diameter
– Root circle
– Addendum
– Dedendum
– Clearance
– Whole depth
