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Spur Gear - Coupler Method

This is a simple method used to transmit the velocity through a gear ratio. This method is used when forces and components involved in it are neglected and only speed reduction or multiplication is of interest.
 
For the option
Do the following
GEAR PAIR
Name
Enter the name for Gear 1 and Gear 2.
■New
■Existing: Use the Select Gear options to load the existing gear.
Axis of Rotation
Axis of Rotation of Gear 1 and Gear 2 can be one of the following:
■Orientation
■Pick (Marker)
■Global Z
■Global X
■Global Y
Center Location
Enter the coordinates or Pick (Markers, View location and so on.)
Gear Width
Enter the face width for Gear 1 and Gear 2 (only used for graphics).
Gear Radius
Enter the radius for Gear 1 and Gear 2 (only used for graphics).
Bore Radius
Enter the radius for the hole in the external gear.
Gear ratio
Enter the gear transmission ratio.