Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> What is backlash error? Why is it caused? How is it avoided?

Answer 1

Backlash error is the error that occurs while we are changing the direction of gears. We encounter backlash errors when there is a gap between the trailing face of the driving tooth and the leading face of the tooth behind the driven gear. It can be avoided by turning the gear slowly in the same direction.