M1 M1.

5 M2

M2.5
A pn

p p 2 A

M3
hf ha h

M4
db d

A Module Pressure Angle Addendum Dedendum Whole Depth Working Depth Top Clearance Circular Pitch Pitch Perpendicular to Tooth Pitch Diameter Base Diameter m A ha hf h hw c p

M5

= = = = =

20 m 1.25 m 2.25 m 2.00 m 0.25 m Pm

pn = p cosA d = mz db = d cosA

M6
Fig. 2-7 The Tooth Prole and Dimension of Standard Rack

M10
Fig. 2-6 Comparative Size of Various Rack Teeth

Metric Module and Inch Gear Preferences: Because there is no direct equivalence between the pitches in metric and inch systems, it is not possible to make direct substitutions. Further, there are preferred modules in the metric system. As an aid in using metric gears, Table 2-2 presents nearest equivalents for both systems, with the preferred sizes in bold type.

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