Gear Tip Relief

Ca = Profile relief at the tip circle (tip relief)

dCa = Modification starting at diameter

LCa = length of tip relief (normally specified

in terms module, mn)

LCa i.e. LCa = 0.8 * mn,

if module = mn = 1.5 mm

LCa = 0.8 * 1.5 = 1.2 mm