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Let’s use FreeCAD (100% free, no piracy): Gear Template Generator Program Torrent
For 2D templates only, use online GearGenerator.com: Click OK → a gear appears
Below is a simplified Python program to generate a gear template. This example uses basic geometric calculations and matplotlib for drawing. For 2D templates only, use online GearGenerator
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import numpy as np
def generate_gear(N, m, pressure_angle=20):
# Pitch circle radius
r = N * m / (2 * np.pi)
# Generate angles from 0 to 2pi
theta = np.linspace(0, 2*np.pi, 100)
# Calculate x and y coordinates for the pitch circle
x_circle = r * np.cos(theta)
y_circle = r * np.sin(theta)
# Tooth profile (simplified, assuming a basic involute profile)
def involute(r, theta, pressure_angle):
# This is a simplified model. Real involute gear profiles are more complex.
return r * np.cos(np.radians(pressure_angle)) + theta * r * np.sin(np.radians(pressure_angle))
# Drawing
plt.figure()
plt.plot(x_circle, y_circle, 'k-') # Pitch circle
for i in range(N):
angle = 2 * np.pi * i / N
# Simplified tooth drawing
tooth_x = [r * np.cos(angle - np.pi/10), r * np.cos(angle + np.pi/10)]
tooth_y = [r * np.sin(angle - np.pi/10), r * np.sin(angle + np.pi/10)]
plt.plot(tooth_x, tooth_y, 'b-')
plt.gca().set_aspect('equal')
plt.show()
# Example usage
generate_gear(N=10, m=5)
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