Understanding the Bevel Gear Hub Mounting Distance

 

To create a valid base feature for a bevel gear:

 

·                The hub mounting distance must be between the minimum and maximum distances as shown below.

·                If the hub mounting distance is less than the minimum, the base feature may revolve but the surface may be cut into by the tooth feature.

·                If the hub mounting distance is greater than the maximum, the base feature will not revolve because of self-intersecting lines.

 

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