Custom CNC gear components manufactured strictly to engineering prints and 3D CAD models. Production focuses on precision power transmission elements-including spur, helical, bevel, worm, and internal gears-for critical mechanical assemblies.
Multi-axis CNC milling, turning, gear hobbing, shaping, and precision grinding centers machine complex tooth profiles and tight-tolerance bores directly from solid stock or forgings. Manufacturing workflows manage batch sizes from functional prototypes to production runs of 10,000+ units, backed by rigorous dimensional and metallurgical verification to control tooth-to-tooth errors and lead deviations.
Technical Specifications
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Parameter |
Specification Range |
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Material |
Alloy Steels (8620, 4140, 4340), Stainless Steel (303, 304, 17-4PH), Brass, Bronze, Engineering Plastics (POM, PEEK) |
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Size Capacity |
Outer Diameter: 10 mm to 600 mm; Length/Face Width: Up to 300 mm |
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Tolerance |
Up to +/-0.005 mm (feature and material dependent) |
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Gear Accuracy |
DIN Class 6 to 9 / AGMA Class Q10 to Q12 (achieved via gear grinding and shaving) |
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Surface Roughness |
Ra 0.4 um to 1.6 um on functional tooth flanks and bearing journals |
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Processing Range |
Spur Gears, Helical Gears, Bevel Gears, Worm Gears, Spline Shafts, Timing Pulleys |
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Equipment & Process |
5-Axis CNC Milling, CNC Turning, CNC Gear Hobbing, Gear Shaping, CNC Tooth Grinding, Heat Treatment (Carburizing, Induction Hardening) |
Key Features
Dimensional Accuracy: Closed-loop CNC machining centers and thermal-compensated measuring equipment hold critical fits, bore diameters, and runout limits to blueprint callouts.
Tooth Profile & Repeatability: Dedicated gear hobbing and gear grinding maintain consistent pitch, lead, and involute profiles across multi-thousand unit production runs.
Complex Geometry: Multi-axis milling and turning integrate gear teeth, internal splines, keyways, and mounting flanges into single-setup operations to eliminate cumulative fixturing errors.
Batch Flexibility: Scalable production workflows accommodate low-volume prototype iterations alongside scheduled medium-to-high volume batch releases.
Surface Integrity: Optimized feeds, speeds, and finishing protocols prevent micro-cracks and thermal damage on tooth flanks during machining and heat treatment phases.
Applications
Automotive: Transmission gears, differential components, steering rack pinions, and oil pump gears.
Aerospace: Actuator gearboxes, auxiliary power unit components, and control surface drive mechanisms.
Medical: Surgical power tool drives, diagnostic imaging positioning gears, and infusion pump mechanisms.
Automation & Robotics: Harmonic drive components, planetary gearbox stages, and high-precision servo motor gears.
Electronics: Miniature gear trains, printer paper-feed drives, and automated sorting mechanism components.
Industrial Equipment: Heavy-duty industrial reducer gears, textile machinery sprockets, and packaging line drive rollers.
Materials & Surface Finishes
Supported Materials
Alloy Steels: AISI 8620, AISI 4140, AISI 4340, 20CrMnTi (case hardening applications)
Stainless Steels: AISI 303, AISI 304, AISI 316, 17-4PH (precipitation hardening)
Non-Ferrous Metals: Aluminum (6061-T6, 7075-T6), Phosphor Bronze (CuSn8), Brass (C36000)
Engineering Plastics: Delrin (POM), PEEK, Nylon (PA66)
Surface Finishes & Heat Treatments
Carburizing & Case Hardening: Case depth 0.5 mm - 1.5 mm, Core hardness 30 - 45 HRC, Surface hardness 58 - 62 HRC
Induction Hardening: Selective tooth hardening for high-load gear applications
Plating & Coatings: Electroless Nickel Plating, Black Oxide, Passivation (stainless steel), Anodizing (aluminum)
Finishing Operations: Precision gear grinding, vibratory deburring, and micro-blasting
Customization & OEM
Drawing & CAD Review: Evaluation of STEP, IGES, or SolidWorks files alongside 2D PDF engineering drawings containing GD&T callouts and material standards.
Custom Dimensions: Adherence to custom modules, pressure angles (14.5 deg, 20 deg, 25 deg), helix angles, tooth counts, and bore configurations.
Tolerance Optimization: Engineering feedback addressing manufacturability, tolerance stack-ups, and cost-reduction opportunities without functional compromise.
Material Selection: Guidance on material grades based on operational load, torque transmission, wear resistance, and operating environments.
Prototyping & Mass Production: Rapid CNC prototyping for fit-and-function testing, followed by streamlined transition to full production.
Quality Control
CMM Inspection: Hexagon Coordinate Measuring Machines verify complex 3D profiles, tooth alignments, and positional tolerances according to ISO 1328 standards.
Dimensional Inspection: Micrometers, air gauges, thread plug gauges, and optical comparators monitor critical diameters and lengths.
Gear Measurement: Dedicated gear rolling and testing centers evaluate runout, tooth-to-tooth error, total composite error, and helix deviation.
Surface Roughness Testing: Contact profilometers measure Ra and Rz values on tooth flanks and journal surfaces.
Material & Heat Treatment Verification: Spectral material analysis reports and Rockwell/Vickers hardness testing certificates supplied with every production batch.
Packaging & Delivery
Protective Packaging: Individual VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor) anti-rust bagging and custom foam-lined or compartmentalized corrugated cartons to prevent tooth chipping and transit damage.
Batch Identification: Clear barcode and text labeling on packaging indicating part number, revision level, material heat number, and quantity.
Export Packaging: ISPM 15 compliant heat-treated wooden crates or reinforced export cartons for international shipping.
Lead Time: Prototyping: 7 - 15 business days. Production runs: 3 - 5 weeks based on material availability, quantity, and heat treatment requirements.
FAQ
Request a Quote
Submit project files with the following parameters to receive a technical quotation within 24 hours:
- Part Drawing / 3D CAD File (STEP, PDF, IGES)
- Material Specification & Heat Treatment Requirement
- Order Quantity (per release and annual usage)
- Tolerance Requirements & Gear Class Specification
- Target Delivery Timeline
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