Gear Testing
HAMAI Lead and Involute Gear Tester
Quality Control of gear production and analysis of gear tooth is achieved by applying the HAMAI universal gear tester. Spur, helical, internal gears and worm wheels can be tested with extreme precision.
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Testing Lead Error |
Testing Pitch Error |
Testing Runout |
Plotting example of pitch error or runout on lead and involute:

HAMAI Model 5LD Gear Tester Specifications:
| Magnification | 500 |
| Operation | manual |
| Max. measuring diameter | 500mm (20") |
| (with centre support) | 300mm (12") |
| Min. base circle diameter | 35mm (1 3/8") |
| (with small mandrel) | 20mm (25/32") |
| Max. distance between centre | 400mm (16") |
| Max. measuring width | 130mm (5") |
| Max. helix angle | ±50º |
| Setting of helix angle | optical |
| Testing pitch | module 1-2 (24-2DP) |


