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Contact Ratio Calculator

Calculates e_alpha (profile) and e_beta (overlap) with ISO/DIN full-depth assumptions and returns total contact ratio.

Contact Ratio Calculator

Computes e_alpha (profile) and e_beta (overlap) for ISO/DIN standard full-depth (ha* ~ 1, hf* ~ 1.25). For beta = 0, helix contribution is zero.

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Profile contact ratio e_alpha1.573
Overlap ratio e_beta1.442
Total contact ratio e3.014
Transverse module m_t [mm]2.071
Transverse pressure angle α_t [deg]20.65
Center distance a [mm]74.54

In the e_alpha formula, base pitch p_b = π·m_t·cos(α_t) is used. e_beta = b*sin(β)/(π·mn); for beta = 0, e_beta = 0. ha* = 1 (standard addendum). Root safety should be checked separately for hf* ~ 1.25.

Standard Documentation

Gear Contact Ratio
Scope: What does this tool calculate?

Gear Contact Ratio performs the core engineering calculation for this tool type and presents results in a traceable format.

Assumptions and Units
  • SI units are the baseline; input unit consistency must be verified by the user.
  • The calculation path is deterministic (same inputs = same outputs).
  • If default material/environment values are used, replace them with project-specific values.
Limits / Boundaries
  • This tool is intended for preliminary sizing and technical checks, not final design approval.
  • When inputs are outside expected ranges, validate input quality before interpreting outputs.
Reference Standard
  • ISO / DIN / VDI references and common engineering handbooks
Validation Example

Validation example

InputExpected Output
Input set: Unit-consistent project valuesExpected output: Tool result is in the same order as standard references

Note: In real projects, run at least one manual check or reference-table comparison.

Version and Update
Version
v0.1.0
Last updated
2026-03-04

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