The Theory and Practice of Worm Gear DrivesBy - Ilés Dudás,
Chairman and Professor in the Department of Production
Engineering at the University of Miskolc, Hungary Worm gears are
special gears that resemble screws, and can be used to drive
other gears. Worm gears, enable two non-touching shafts in a
machine to mesh (join) together. This publication, unique in
that it combines both theoretical and practical design aspects,
including the latest results of research and development,
provides detailed treatment of the theory and production of worm
drives, as well as the overarching subject of production
geometry of helicoidal surfaces.Included are mathematical models
for a number of practical applications; a description of
dressing equipment required; treatment of inspection and
measurement; the use of intelligent systems; worm gearing for
power transmission; selection criteria. Design engineers,
production engineers, mechanical engineers, precision engineers
in industry and research; engineering libraries in res