Gear Hobbing Services
Gear Hobbing
Since 1919, Precision Gears has been helping OEMs get the quality, U.S.-made gears they need to keep critical equipment running smoothly. Gear hobbing is and always has been one of our top services. Using state-of-the-art hobbing Equipment run by a team of industry experts, we continually exceed our customers’ needs in terms of quality, delivery and gear performance. Whatever types of gear hobbing your application requires, we can help.
What is Gear Hobbing?
Gear hobbing is one of the most common methods for industrial gear manufacturing. At Precision Gears, we use a specialized machining process to cut gears, splines and sprockets. Machined gear blanks are placed in a gear cutting machine that progressively generates gear and sprocket teeth as well as splines. This tried-and-true method for cutting is quick, efficient and cost-effective – helping OEMs get precision gears for virtually any application.
Why Choose Precision Gears for Your Gear Hobbing Needs?
Experience
For over 100 years, Precision Gears has been delivering quality custom gears that keep industries moving forward. Our family-owned and operated business is located just west of Milwaukee and serves the needs of OEMs on a global scale.
Knowledge
You can trust our team of highly skilled technicians – many with decades of experience – to deliver the quality and expertise needed to get the best performance out of your part.
Quality
Our fully equipped 67,000 sq. ft. Wisconsin-based modern manufacturing facility allows us to control and perform all services in-house, such as turning, milling, broaching, hobbing, shaping, and grinding. In 2023, we added state-of-the-art Gear Hobbing Machines and inspection equipment, including automation, to improve efficiencies and enhance quality.
Service
As a family-owned company, our approach to business is always personal. Many of our customers have trusted Precision Gears for decades because we not only deliver the quality parts they need, but we make their lives easier – with fast response times and honest answers to every question.
Our Gear Hobbing Services
At Precision Gears, we are a custom gear manufacturer. Bring us your design, and we will bring it to life using our large library of standard size tools. Our state-of-the-art, 67,000-sq.-ft. facility allows us to provide all short- and long-run custom gear hobbing services in-house. Consider us when your job requires:
- Spur Gears
- Helical Gears
- Worm Gears
- Sprockets
- Internal Gears
- Cluster Gears
The Gear Hobbing Process at Precision Gears, Inc.
Using your specifications, we select the correct hob to run your part. We then program the hobber to generate the number of teeth, pressure angle, and any other necessary specifications required for your application, including gear geometry and the desired gear ratio.
Types of Gear Hobbing
We can recommend the best types of gear hobbing for the gear material, application and your budget.
Dry Hobbing – This clean, environmentally friendly hobbing process doesn’t require coolant or liquids when cutting teeth, making it highly efficient. High-speed Hobbing – This method for gear hobbing delivers a faster cycle time, fewer burrs and longer tool life.
INDUSTRIES
Diversity and flexibility is essential to work across a vast range of industries and applications.
Get Started with Precision Gears, Inc.
Gear hobbing from Precision Gears is the quickest way to keep your equipment running smoothly. Give us a call today to learn more about our capabilities or to get a free quote.
FAQs
What is gear hobbing and how does it work?
Gear hobbing is a cutting process that produces gears that match an OEM’s specifications. It’s a quick and efficient method for manufacturing the gears that are critical for many industries, including manufacturing equipment, automotive, mining and more.
What types of gears can be manufactured using the gear hobbing process?
Precision Gears can manufacture worm, spur and helical gears using our gear hobbing process. We can also produce splines and sprockets.
What materials can be used for gear hobbing?
Most of the gears we manufacture are made from steel, bronze or stainless steel. These are supplied from barstock, castings and forgings.
How do you ensure the quality of gears produced through hobbing?
We are ISO 9001:2015 registered. We employ a variety of state-of-the-art gear cutting machines, gear analyzers and CMM to inspect all gears. We also include manual inspections to ensure a finished product that meets your specifications.
What are the advantages of choosing gear hobbing over other gear manufacturing processes?
Gear hobbing has been used for over a century to produce gears. It not only delivers precision-cut gears, but it also does it quickly and cost effectively.
Can Precision Gears, Inc. handle custom gear hobbing requests?
Yes. In addition to having a large library of existing hobs, we can produce custom tooling when needed.
What is the typical lead time for gear hobbing projects?
Lead time depends on the complexity of the project. Most gears can be produced within eight to 12 weeks with more complex projects requiring additional time.
How does gear hobbing impact the performance and longevity of gears?
Precision hobbing produces gears that perform better – reducing noise and friction for quieter operation. This can help extend the life of equipment and parts.
Can Precision Gears, Inc. assist with design and engineering of gears for hobbing?
We do not design gears or gearboxes, but we can provide guidance on the best practices to use based on your application.