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| FCSprocket: a Sprocket Generator for FreeCAD |
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| This is a simple sprocket generation tool. Sprockets are used in combination |
| with roller chain to transmit power. The tooth profiles are drawn according |
| to ANSI standards from the methods outlined in: |
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| Standard handbook of chains : chains for power transmission and material |
| handling. Boca Raton: Taylor & Francis, 2006. Print. |
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| Oberg, Erik, et al. Machinery's handbook : a reference book for the |
| mechanical engineer, designer, manufacturing engineer, draftsman, |
| toolmaker, and machinist. New York: Industrial Press, 2016. Print. |
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| This code is based on the work of David Douard and his implementation of the |
| gear generator (fcgear) found in FreeCAD. |
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| Copyright 2020 Adam Spontarelli <adam@vector-space.org>. |
| Distributed under the LGPL licence. |
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