The most critical information is a 2D drawing with all gear data: number of teeth, module or DP, pressure angle, material, heat treatment, and required AGMA quality class. A 3D model is also essential for programming.

We can consistently achieve up to AGMA Class 12 through our precision gear grinding process. We can produce AGMA 8-9 through hobbing and shaping alone, which is suitable for most industrial applications.

Yes, we can. We use CNC gear shapers to produce high-precision internal gears and splines, which are commonly used in planetary gear systems and couplings.

Gear hobbing is a faster, continuous process ideal for external gears like spurs and helicals. Gear shaping is a reciprocating process required for features hobbing can’t do, such as internal gears or gears with shoulders that would interfere with a hob.

Yes, we offer reverse-engineering services. We can measure your sample gear using our advanced metrology equipment to create a new manufacturing drawing and produce a replacement.

Backlash is the clearance between mating teeth. Yes, we can control it by precisely adjusting the tooth thickness and center distance during manufacturing, according to your drawing’s specifications.

We work with a network of certified, Nadcap-accredited partners for all heat treatment and material testing. We manage the entire process and provide full certification documents with your order.

Gear grinding is a finishing process used after heat treatment to correct any minor distortions. It is necessary when you require very high AGMA quality (Class 10 or higher), low noise, and a superior surface finish.

Yes, we machine high-precision gears from plastics like Delrin and Nylon. Their advantages include quiet operation, self-lubrication, and lower weight, making them ideal for many medical, consumer, and electronics applications.

The pressure angle is the angle between the line of force and the line tangent to the pitch circle. 20 degrees is the most common standard today, offering good strength, while 14.5 degrees is an older standard still used in some replacement parts.

 While our primary focus is on manufacturing individual gears, we can provide simple press-fitting and assembly services for gear-shaft combinations. Please discuss your specific assembly needs with our team.

As standard, we provide a certificate of conformance. For high-precision gears, we can provide full gear inspection charts showing profile, lead, pitch, and runout analysis, as well as material and heat treatment certifications.

 Typical lead times for a small batch of prototype gears range from 2 to 4 weeks. This depends on material availability, complexity, and whether post-machining processes like heat treatment and grinding are required.

While we require a finished design for manufacturing, our engineers can provide DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback. We can advise on how to adjust your design to improve its performance, reduce costs, and ensure it can be manufactured effectively.