What is a Sprocket?
A sprocket, sprocket-wheel, or chainwheel is a profiled wheel with teeth, or cogs, that mesh with a chain, track, or other perforated or indented material. The name 'sprocket' applies generally to any wheel upon which radial projections engage a chain passing over it.
How to Calculate Minimum Tooth Height above Pitch Polygon?
Minimum Tooth Height above Pitch Polygon calculator uses Minimum Tooth Height = 0.5*Pitch of Chain-Roller Radius of Chain to calculate the Minimum Tooth Height, Minimum Tooth Height above Pitch Polygon formula is defined as the lowest height of a tooth above the pitch polygon in a gear system, which is a critical parameter in gear design that affects the smoothness and efficiency of power transmission. Minimum Tooth Height is denoted by hamin symbol.
How to calculate Minimum Tooth Height above Pitch Polygon using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Minimum Tooth Height above Pitch Polygon, enter Pitch of Chain (P) & Roller Radius of Chain (R) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Minimum Tooth Height above Pitch Polygon calculation can be explained with given input values -> 5000 = 0.5*0.022-0.005961.