Droid & Triangle
Hey Droid, what if we tried to design a gear that’s not just functional but also a piece of geometry—like a perfect, symmetrical hexagon that reduces stress and looks stunning?
Sure, let’s map out a hexagon profile, tweak the fillets, calculate the stress distribution, and use a lightweight alloy to keep it smooth and strong.
Sounds good, but double-check the fillet radius—if it’s too small the stress risers will kill us, if it’s too large we waste material. And remember, the alloy’s grain orientation matters; align it along the load path. That’ll keep the smoothness without compromising strength.