Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Hyperbolic Worm Gears is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by jsteuben, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Hyperbolic Worm Gears 3D printable model by jsteuben

Hyperbolic Worm Gears

Source: Thingiverse by jsteuben

The Hyperbolic Worm Gears is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by jsteuben. Worm gears find many uses in engineering applications due to their compact size and high gear reduction ratios. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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2,416 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-17 License: CC-BY-NC · non-commercial 9 makes Category: Vehicles & RC

Tags: Gear, gears, involute g, solidworks, worm, worm gear

About this model

Worm gears find many uses in engineering applications due to their compact size and high gear reduction ratios. A disadvantage of this type of gear set is that only one tooth on the spur gear is engaged (or "in mesh") with the worm gear at any time. This causes high contact stresses which can accelerate wear. This thing is a demonstration model of a hyperbolic (also known as an enveloping) worm gear. Both the worm gear and the spur gear teeth are cut from hyperbolic surfaces. This allows multiple teeth on the spur gear to engage the worm simultaneously. This reduces the contact stress between the gears, and allows higher torques to be transmitted through the gearset. A video showing the motion of the hyperbolic worm gears is shown here: In this design 12 teeth on the spur are theoretically…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Hyperbolic Worm Gears is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by jsteuben.
Who made this model?: Designed by jsteuben, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.