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August 1, 2014


Robert Errichello




Design Root Fillet Manufacturing Processes Grinding Shot Peening Ask the Expert

The Pros and Cons of Fully Ground Root Fillets

For maximum life in carburized and ground gearing, I have been advised that fully grinding a radius into the root gives maximum resistance against fatigue failures. Others have advised that a hobbed and unground radius root form is best. Which is best, and why?
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