This document provides information about different types of gears including spur gears. It discusses the components, terminology, and design considerations for spur gears. The key points are:
1) Spur gears provide power transmission between parallel shafts at a constant velocity ratio. They are simple and inexpensive but require precise alignment.
2) Important gear components discussed include pitch circles, addendum, dedendum, module, and pressure angle.
3) Designing gears involves calculating strength and dynamic load capacity to determine the proper module and face width. The Lewis equation is used to calculate load capacity.