7. Configuration options
Planetary vs parallel axis
Benefits and weaknesses of both
Volume calculations
The following slides show some
methods we used to determine our
course of action
Use the performance equation to focus our optimisation
Understanding the constraints provides bounds for the problem space
Laser cutter restricted us to spur gear types
Did not come first, but consolidated our thoughts in to one diagram
Link the work done here with the spool diagram
Decision was to go unsupported and keep the shaft short
An attempt to find the optimum operating conditions