Table 3

Measured dimensional deviations of gear features produced by Laser Powder Bed Fusion in cobalt-chrome and Bound Metal Deposition in 4140-steel. Values are compared to the original CAD design reference, with deviations assessed against international ISO tolerance standards for machining

Part nameFeatureReference value (from CAD)Measured value (from 3D scanning)Deviation (mm)ISO tolerance (mm)
LPBF CoCrLower hub diameter50.205349.9603−0.245±0.2–0.3
Bore diameter1918.9785−0.02141±0.021
Upper hub diameter47.745147.55−0.1952±0.2–0.3
Gear height15.908615.8168−0.0918±0.2–0.3
Upper hub height13.136612.8057−0.3308±0.2–0.3
Lower hub height4.35884.2999−0.0589±0.2–0.3
Tooth thickness5.67495.71290.038±0.02–0.1
Circular pitch8.99269.07180.0792±0.02–0.1
Keyway length65.98520.0148±0.2–0.3
Keyway width3.51533.52580.0105±0.043
BMD 4140Lower hub diameter50.205350.0379−0.1674±0.2–0.3
Bore diameter1919.1090.109±0.021
Upper hub diameter47.745147.5057−0.2394±0.2–0.3
Gear height15.908615.8507−0.0579±0.2–0.3
Upper hub height13.136613.16950.033±0.2–0.3
Lower hub height4.35884.4320.0732±0.2–0.3
Tooth thickness5.67495.53170.1432±0.02–0.1
Circular pitch8.99268.9746−0.018±0.02–0.1
Keyway length65.97750.0225±0.2–0.3
Keyway width3.51533.50120.0141±0.043
Source(s): Authors’ own work

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