Research Article

Parameterized High-Precision Finite Element Modelling Method of 3D Helical Gears with Contact Zone Refinement

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Illustration of the finite element modelling process of the external helical gear. (a) KPs on the profile of one tooth. (b) KPs in the transverse plane. (c) Multilayer nodes of one tooth. (d) Single-tooth FEM. (e) Complete FEM of the driving gear. (f) Whole model of the 3D helical gear pair FEM.
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