Why is a cut made in the middle of the gear, and what is its purpose?
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Why is a cut made in the middle of the gear, and what is its purpose?
Without compromising the strength of the gear, reducing weight can lower the gear’s own mass, decrease its moment of inertia, and reduce unnecessary energy consumption.
Generally, gears are available in cast and forged forms, which facilitate processing and reduce stress.
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First is weight reduction, to decrease the moment of inertia and lower the starting torque； The second is the stress relief zone; for gears formed by forging, casting, or welding, including those that have undergone heat treatment, it helps to reduce internal stress and thereby prevent deformation of the gear surfaces. Third, it is similar to the second point: when the parts are subjected to uneven forces, there is room for deformation to occur, which helps prevent severe damage to the tooth surfaces. That’s about all I can think of
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It is likely to reduce the weight of the gear and facilitate installation, maintenance, and replacement