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Gear Cutting Services
As a precision machining process, gear hobbers and shapers can turn a gear blank made of steel or another material into the spline, sprocket, or gear that transmits power to your equipment. While the basic design of gears remains the same, the specific dimensions and tooth design can vary considerably across industries. Learn more about this dynamic machining process, its benefits, and how Mitchell Crane can deliver the finished parts you need to keep your equipment moving forward.
Gear Hobbing for Your Industry
Our gear-cutting services start with a hob. This specialized cutting tool creates a gear tooth profile by rotating at a specific speed as the workpiece is fed into it. The hob has a worm gear-like design, allowing it to combine linear and rotational motion to create gear tooth cuts at the exact depth and profile needed. Here are some industries that can leverage the precision of a hobbing machine service by Mitchell Crane:
- Mining and construction
- Industrial machinery
- Rail transportation
- Marine
- Power generation
- Aerospace
Types of Gears
Quality gear-cutting equipment can deliver workpieces that fit performance standards and safety requirements for these and other industries. Work with our team to create spur gears, sprockets, bevel gears, spline shafts, helical gears, or other finished parts.
Advantages of Mitchell Crane’s Gear Cutting Services
From aftermarket crane parts to dynamic gear hobbing services for your industry, Mitchell Crane provides precision CNC machining services that cover your industrial specifications. We work with you to deliver everything from very small to very large workpieces that meet your tight tolerance requirements.
A full-service machine shop offers you the custom components and finish work you need from a single location. Thanks to our attention to detail and innovative approach to gear cutting, we offer efficient and high-quality services and we protect your intellectual property.
Our Gear Cutting Capabilities
The maximum diameter and teeth count for your finished products vary depending on the material needed and the machinery used. Here are some materials we work with:
- Steel
- Aluminum
- Cast iron
- Brass and bronze alloys
- Plastics, including thermoset plastics and thermoplastics
While steel is the most common material used for gears, discuss your material requirements with our team to determine the best option for your environment.
Machine Specifications & Capacities Chart
| Spline & Gear Shaping Machines | |||||||
| Brand | Model | Risker | Stroke | Max PD. ID | Max. PD. OD. | Max Part Dia. | Max DP |
| Fellows | 36-6 | 5" | 6" | 36" | 40' | 40" | 3 |
| Fellows | 6 Type | 10" | 5" | 25" | 35" | 30" | 4 |
| Fellows | 6 Type | 16" | 5" | 25" | 35" | 24" | 4 |
| Fellows | 36-6 | 6" | 6" | 36" | 40" | 40" | 3 |
| Fellows | 36-6 | 18" | 6" | 36" | 40" | 52" | 3 |
Learn More About Our Gear Hobbing and Cutting. See how Mitchell Crane provides precision machining and aftermarket crane parts to power your process and move your company forward. Request a quote today to learn more about our custom gear hobbing and shaping services from our dedicated machine shop in Bryan, Texas.