3D Gears Math

SO here is the information for making 3D gears that all fit together. I used Sketchup for the design. All the gear convexities and concavities are 3-inch half-circles.

Screen Shot 2015-08-06 at 8.40.28 AM6-Spoke Gear

12-sided circle

6-inch radius (12-inch diameter)

Rotated 7.5 degrees

 

12-Spoke GearScreen Shot 2015-08-06 at 8.42.34 AM

24-sided circle

12-inch radius (24-inch diameter)

Rotated 15 degrees

 

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24-Spoke Gear

48-sided circle

24-inch radius (48-inch diameter)

Rotated 3.75 degrees

 

Screen Shot 2015-08-06 at 8.54.54 AM Rectangular 14-Spoke Gear

12- by 24-inch rectangle

6-inch radius circles at ends

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