Jeremy Fielding’s Guide to Gears

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Have you ever struggled picking the right gears for a project or figuring out what to consider when comparing different types of gears? In his latest video, The Ultimate Guide to Gear Boxes, Jeremy Fielding removes all the guesswork of gear design and breaks down everything you need to know about selecting and using different gear types. Click here to watch all of Jeremy’s educational gearbox videos. If you missed Jeremy’s last blog post on gear design, catch up here.

Here’s a quick preview of what you’ll learn by watching the full video:

Why Choose Gears?

Gears are essential for transferring motion and power between mechanical devices, making them crucial for many projects. They allow you to balance effort with speed, offering many possibilities for innovation and design, no matter a project’s size or complexity.

The “why” of gear selection is fundamental to any gear-driven project. Guessing in this world is both expensive and time-consuming. In this video, Jeremy explains that gears are used to modify speed or torque, change rotation direction, adjust output orientation, or convert rotation to linear motion. While these factors might seem complex, Jeremy simplifies each aspect, making gear selection a straightforward process.

Choosing the Right Gears

When choosing gears, you need to consider what you need from your project in terms of RPM/speed, torque output, mounting ability, overall size, precision, cost, and special applications. The final operating speed will influence your gear choice, as some gears perform better at higher speeds. Increasing torque requires a larger gearbox and shaft, and possibly more expensive materials.

Gearboxes vary in how they can be mounted, which can affect your design, and they range in size from compact to very large. The machining precision of each part largely depends on the movement and longevity your project demands. Gears also come in a wide price range, depending on their type and design. Additionally, consider if your project will face any special situations, including extreme temperatures, sparking hazards, load changes, or frequent starts and stops. Jeremy covers each of these factors in detail, helping you choose the best gears for your design.

Types of Gears

In his video, Jeremy reviews and explains five different types of gears. He starts with the belt and pulley, which he considers the best possible choice due to its wide range of applications and overall simplicity. He also discusses spur gears, herringbone gears, bevel gears, and hypoid gears. Jeremy shares his technical expertise as each type is analyzed based on key comparison categories. You’ll quickly understand the “why” of selecting one gear type over another, along with how different gear types are used in mechanical assemblies.

Why Watch Jeremy’s Full Video?

Jeremy’s clear, detailed explanations turn complex gear choices into straightforward engineering decisions. In The Ultimate Guide to Gear Boxes, you will learn about each gear type and its applications. Beyond understanding gear selection, you will discover how to bring your own projects to life using SOLIDWORKS for Makers. Jeremy’s expertise simplifies the process, empowering you to understand gears with confidence.

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