Mechanisms — pitch diameter

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Spur Gears diagram
Spur Gears Mechanism Explained: How They Work, Parts, Diagram, Formula and Uses
Explore spur-gear motion and compare tooth-count ratios, output speed and ideal torque multiplication, with reference dimensions and a worked 5:1 example.
Sprocket diagram
Sprocket Mechanism: How Chain Drives Work, Pitch Diameter Formula, Parts and Uses Explained
How a sprocket works, with the chain-pitch math, tooth-count rules, and a worked drive-sizing example for conveyors, bikes, and industrial machinery.
Pinion diagram
Pinion and Rack: Pitch-Line Travel and Module
Pinion gears convert rotary motion into linear or geared output. See how pinion teeth mesh, sizing formulas, and real uses in CNC, automotive steering and...