Worm Gear's Kinematic Accuracy Measurement Methods

The paper discusses measurements conditions of worm gear kinematic accuracy, including construction and operation principles of the kinematic deviation measuring stand. There are presented two methods of measuring gear kinematic accuracy: direct method - consisting in comparison of rotation angle of gear and worm wheel in the full range of rotation relatively to tooth elements; indirect method – consisting in measurement of worm wheel’s circuital tooth scale. In addition, notions of kinematic deviation and kinematic diversion of worm gear were defined. Paper presents as well examples of kinematic errors results of A80 gear depending on adopted measuring step – a number of measurements per one full worm rotation. The result of research was determination of a minimal measuring step per full worm rotation L1 = 300, wider resolution did not cause significant changes of measurement result.