lewis_factor

property WormWheel.lewis_factor: float | None

Factor used to compute stresses on the gear tooth.

It is a tabular value that depends on the pressure_angle.

Returns

float

Factor used to compute stresses on the gear tooth.

Lewis Factor Table

Pressure Angle

Maximum Helix Angle

Lewis Factor

14.5

16

0.1

20

25

0.125

25

35

0.15

30

45

0.175