The Question
The machine tool diagram shows a symmetric worm thread, in which a circular roller of diameter 1.5 inches sits. Find the amount d that the top of the roller rises above the top of the thread, given the information in the diagram. (Hint: Extend the slanted sides of the thread until they meet at a point.)
My Understanding
I found w and h using basic trig
For w
$$\sin15°= \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{hypotenuse}} = \frac{0.75}{w}$$ $$w = \frac{0.75}{\sin15°}$$ $$\sin15°= \frac{\sqrt{6} - \sqrt{2}}{4}$$ $$\Longrightarrow w = 2.897$$
For h $$\tan15° = \frac{0.85}{h}$$ $$h = 3.172$$
$$h-w = 0.2744$$
I've been trying to find angles I could use, but nothing comes to mind, so I'll be grateful if you give me some hints. English is not my first language, so sorry for possible mistakes.


$$d=r-(h-w)=0.75-0.2744=0.4756$$