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arcosine · 01-18-2011, 09:10 AM

CVTs rely on traction, therefore have higher resistance since the traction belt force is not modulated for load. Involute gears, on the other hand transmit force between teeth.

01-18-2011, 09:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
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