Modeling a spur gearwheel in DesignSpark Mechanical pt1

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1. Explanation of the method to be used. Setting the Options in DSM. Drawing the main construction graphics.
2. How to construct the involute curve.
3. How to make 20 teeth from the one tooth we have constructed
4. Pulling the final shape and giving it a metallic finish. Also I show how I corrected a minor glitch in DSM.
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