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Arc of Approach


Is the arc of the Pitch Circle between the first point of contact of the gear teeth and the Pitch Point. 
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backlash


Play between mating teeth.
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Center Distance


The distance between centers of two gears.
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clearance


The distance between the top of a tooth and the bottom of the space into which it fits on the meshing gear.
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Contact Ratio


The ratio of the length of the Arc of Action to the Circular Pitch. 
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diametral pitch


Teeth per mm of diameter.
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Face


The working surface of a gear tooth, located between the pitch diameter and the top of the tooth.
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Face Width


The width of the tooth measured parallel to the gear axis.
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Flank


The working surface of a gear tooth, located between the pitch diameter and the bottom of the teeth
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wheel


Larger of the two meshing gears is called wheel.
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