Get geared up for our 3D printed spur gear earrings! 3D printed earrings measure about 2cm tall. Laser cut earrings measure about 4cm tall. These earrings earrings modeled using CAD, Computer Aided Design, software. The earrings are created using 3D printing and is hand assembled onto the surgical steel hooks. They can be printed in the plastic or metal of your choice, allowing you to take part in designing the necklace. Want to see more about how your earrings are made? Get up close and personal with the manufacturing process when you add on a custom video to any plastic product order! We will video tape the 3D printing of your actual earrings, as well as their assembly. This is a great add on to make it the perfect gift.
Spur Gear Earrings
The primary uses of gears are the transmitting of force, changing the direction of a force in a machine and creating more power or speed in a machine. The pointed part of the gears are referred to as teeth and are the pieces of the gear used to transmit forces from one gear to the next or to another piece of machinery. Gears are able to increase speed by pairing a larger gear with more teeth with a smaller gear with less teeth. However, the larger gear will be applying more force than the smaller gear. The ratio of the number of teeth on the gears is called the gear ratio.
Gears come in many different types including spur, helical, worm, rack and pinion, and bevel. The necklace above is based on the simplest type of gear, a spur gear. Helical gears are similar but have a slanted edge to their teeth. The angle allows for easier and quieter engagement of the gears. Worm gears are much different than spur of helical gears. A worm gear a screw-like gear is put up against a spur gear. The long screw turns results in the spur gear spinning. Worm gears are very high torque but have a low speed.
Gears have been around all the way back to the 4th century in China and have been an important part of history. Gears have been a part of everything from clocks to grain mills.
Materials
Choose between our plastic, steel and precious metal options! All materials are 3D printed unless otherwise indicated and have color selection options as well!
Processing + Shipping Time
Due to the custom nature of the jewelry, all pieces are made to order. All items are shipped together.
Plastic 14-16 days
Steels 24-26 days
Precious Metals 30-34 days
*International shipping available through USPS to the UK, Canada, Mexico, China and Australia for an additional cost. Shipping to other countries can be accommodated on individual request.*
Additional Customization
Do you have an additional customization request (size, engraving, etc)? Visit our Customize Your Jewelry Tab!