I have begun looking into the requirements for getting my PE license. One stumbling block- in my state (Indiana), I must have recommendations from at least 2 current PE's who can vouch for my character and work ethics. I don't work with any PE's so I don't have anyone who can vouch for me...
Most gearboxes are speed reducers- high-speed, low-torque is input in order to get have a lower-speed, higher-torque output. When this is the case, the pinion is the gear at the input. It is typically the smallest gear in the geartrain (because it handles the least amount of torque). If the...