Sizing Worms and Worm Gears

depending on application parameters.

Load to be transmitted

Center distance available

speed ratio

2.90 hp @1750 rpm

Ratio is 10:1.

please give me detail of initial sizing of worm gearbox in Inch system with formulaes.

Most economical solution to your problem:

1- google for worm gearbox manufacturers

2- look in their catalogues (technical side)

3- answer the questions with regard to load type, duty cycle, environment, aso.

4- make a request for quote asking at least 3 potential suppliers

5- make a choice considering the most important criterion for you

6- place the order (if you have the money)

7- enjoy the result which will be positive if you made the right choice.

Least economical solution:

1- google a source for the design of a worm gearbox

2- try to well understand the basics and principles

3- make computations and drawings

4- manufacture the prototype

5- test the prototype

6- optimize the prototype

7- make the gearbox to be used

8- be sorry about the money amount you lost.

Such products are standardized and manufactured in series or adapted to a special demand to a low cost.

The box should be large enough to hold all of the worms; thus

This compliments of member Ky, http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/47367#comment491830