Method of Forming a Sprocket
A method of forming a sprocket comprising forming a circular blank having a plane, cutting a plurality of radially extending slots about the outer circumference of the blank thereby forming a plurality of adjacent tabs, bending the tabs 90 degrees to the blank plane, and forming each tab into a tooth form with a groove disposed between adjacent teeth.
1 . A method of forming a sprocket comprising:
forming a circular blank having a plane;
cutting a plurality of radially extending slots about the outer circumference of the blank thereby forming a plurality of adjacent tabs;
bending the tabs 90 degrees to the blank plane;
forming each tab into a tooth form with a groove disposed between adjacent teeth.
2 . The method as in claim 1 comprising forming a central hole in the blank.
3 . The method as in claim 1 , wherein a slot is disposed in the bottom of each groove.