SolidWorks Toolbox includes basic gear components, but these are simplified representations rather than fully accurate 3D models. Toolbox gears may lack true involute tooth profiles, making them unsuitable for detailed stress analysis or manufacturing.
: Beyond standard spur and helical gears, it handles bevel gears (straight, spiral, and Zerol), worm gears, splines, and timing belt pulleys.
Generates involute splines based on international standards (ANSI, ISO, DIN). geartrax 2023 for solidworks
: GearTrax allows for the creation of assembly relationships automatically, such as mates for rotating gear sets, which saves significant time during the simulation phase. New Enhancements for 2023
Allows users to change variables (e.g., number of teeth, module, pressure angle) and watch the SolidWorks model update in real-time. SolidWorks Toolbox includes basic gear components, but these
The tooth profile generation now strictly adheres to the latest AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association) and DIN/ISO standards. This is crucial for simulation (FEA) where a 0.01mm deviation in the involute profile can drastically alter stress analysis results.
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Because GearTrax builds the model using SOLIDWORKS features (extrudes, cuts, and curves), the resulting geometry is fully editable. Designers can add holes, fillets, or lightweight pockets just as they would with any other part.