A two-start worm gear rotating at 800 rpm drives a 26-tooth worm gear. The worm gear has a pitch diameter of 54 mm and a pitch of 18 mm. If the coefficient of friction (μ) is 0.06,
(a) Determine the helix angle of the worm gear.
(5 marks)
(b) Determine the speed of the gear.
(5 marks)
(c) Compute the distance of the gear.
(5 marks)
(d) Identify the maximum gear efficiency of this transmission system.
(5 marks)