An expression is derived for the Fourier series spectrum of the transmission error arising from tooth-spacing errors on a single spur gear meshing with a perfect involute mating gear for the case of a contact ratio of unity and no elastic deformations present. This expression is found to be in exact agreement with previously derived results. The expression illustrates the role of the discrete Fourier transform in transmission error analysis and interpretation.
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