What is BS 4185-11 - accuracy grades of gears about?
Gears are used to transfer motion and torque between machine components in mechanical devices. BS 4185-11 is a British Standard that discusses machine tool components.
BS 4185-11 is the 11th part of the BS 4185 multi-series and gives recommended grades of accuracy, selected from BS 436-2, for straight spur and single helical gears used in machine tools.
Who is BS 4185-11 - accuracy grades of gears for?
BS 4185-11 on recommendations for accuracy grades of gears is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of machine tools and gears
- Product design engineers / innovation teams
- Quality control personnel
- Mechanical engineers
- Research and development teams
- Inspection bodies
- The manufacturing industry
Why should you use BS 4185-11 - accuracy grades of gears?
Gear accuracy refers to the comprehensive error of gear shape, including some important parameters such as tooth shape, tooth direction, radial jump, etc.
BS 4185-11 walks you through the recommendations for grades of the accuracy of gears. Detailed diagrams and tables have been provided in BS 4185-11 to illustrate the accuracy grades of gears.
Following the specifications provided in BS 4185-11, you will be able to manufacture high-quality gears. BS 4185-11 helps to establish the quality and reliability of the machines that involve the use of gears.