: 9.5/10 Deducted half a point for the lack of a built-in gear strength calculator (you’ll still need KissSoft or AGMA formulas for stress analysis).
| Feature | Geartrax 2022 | SolidWorks Toolbox | Manual Modeling | |---------|---------------|--------------------|------------------| | Tooth profile accuracy | Involute with optional profile shift | Simplified (cosmetic) | Depends on skill | | Parametric (change teeth/DP) | Yes | Limited | Yes (if done right) | | Bevel / worm gears | Yes | No | Very difficult | | Manufacturing-ready | Yes (backlash, fillets) | No | Possible | | Cost | ~$1,495 (one-time) | Included with SW | Free (time expensive) | geartrax 2022 for solidworks
When designing spur or helical gears with a low tooth count (e.g., fewer than 18 teeth for 20° pressure angle), GearTrax 2022 displays a visual warning and highlights potential tooth under-cut regions. This prevents modeling gears that would fail in production. geartrax 2022 for solidworks