Title: Prepare a drawing of a gear.
Course: Drafting: Mechanical (21102-II) > Section: Performing Mechanical Drafting and Design Operations with Extensive Use of CADD

Preparation should include

- choosing the type of gear to draw
- establishing a gear ratio
- calculating the cutting data
- plotting the involute curve shape of the tooth from cutting data
- drawing the gear to scale in schematic or detailed form
- presenting the cutting data in tabular form
- specifying a shaft and keyway.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the difference between a schematic and a detailed gear drawing?
- Why is it important to present the cutting data in tabular form with the gear drawing?
- From what materials are gears typically manufactured?