Custom Keyway Broaching Services | Precision Gears, Inc.

Q: What types of materials can Precision Gears, Inc. work with for keyway broaching?

We work with the following materials: alloy steel, aluminum, carbon steel and ductile iron, bronze, brass, plastics, and Derlin.

Q: What are the maximum dimensions Precision Gears can handle for keyway broaching?

Shaping: width up to 3/8 in, depth up to 0.1875 in, length up to 6 in. Broaching: width up to 1 in, depth up to 0.5 in, length up to 5 in.

Q: What is the typical lead time for a broaching project at Precision Gears?

For broach-only projects, the typical lead time is 3–4 weeks. For complete projects, lead time varies depending on the complexity of the request.

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In metalworking, precision and efficiency are vital. Keyway broaching and shaping are some of the machining processes that perfectly embody these qualities. Broaching and shaping are similar in numerous ways but vary in capacities. These two services are highly effective metal-cutting techniques that help create intricate shapes and precise internal splines in multiple workpieces of a wide variety of sizes and geometries.

Precision Gears, Inc. is a leader in keyway broaching and shaping services. Our well-equipped machining center allows us to perform broaching and shaping operations with utmost precision, meeting all our customers’ unique specifications and requirements. We can deliver custom broaches and solutions to various industries, including construction, packaging, optical machinery, and many more.

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What is Keyway Broaching?

Keyway broaching is a machining technique that involves eliminating material from a workpiece to form a keyway or an internal spline. A keyway is essential for transferring torque between gears, shafts, pulleys, sprockets, levers, and other mechanical components, ensuring they function effectively without misalignment. Keyway Broaches are conventionally used for this process, utilizing broach tools to remove material efficiently. These tools are available in a variety of sizes, making it easier to match the broach to different bore sizes and applications.

Our Keyway Broaching Services

We offer comprehensive broaching and shaping services designed to meet the unique needs of your custom gear project. Our manufacturing expertise combined with advanced precision techniques and a fully equipped facility, allows us to provide precise machining for a wide variety of part sizes and geometries, ensuring consistent precision keyway tolerances.

Shaping

Width: 1/16″ to 3/8″
Depth: 0.032″ to 0.1875″
Length: Up to 6″

Broaching

Width: from 0.063″ up to 1″
Depth: from 0.031″ to 0.5″
Length: up to 5″
Various broach bars are available to meet your internal spline needs

Materials We Work With

Our extensive manufacturing capabilities not only allow us to perform keyway broaching and shaping services on metals but also other materials. Some of the metals and materials we work with include:

Width: Alloy steel
Depth: Aluminum
Length: Carbon steel and ductile iron
Width: Bronze
Depth: Brass
Length: Plastics
Length: Derlin

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Industries Served

Our custom keyway broaching and branching services are integral to a wide array of industries, such as:

Agriculture, Lawn and Garden

Precision Gears, Inc. is a trusted and reliable partner in the agriculture, lawn, and garden industries. Our broaching and shaping services produce custom gears and shafts used in agricultural machinery and numerous garden equipment. These include worm gears, spur gears, cut and ground gears, and assemblies that meet the highest durability and performance standards for respected brands.

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Hoists and Jacks

We excel in engineering reliable custom gears and worms for actuators in hoists, winches, and jacks. Applications such as gantry and service cranes require reliable and robust components that can bear consistent torque transfer and continuous operation. Our broaching and shaping capabilities ensure that the gears and actuators utilized in these operations are produced with the utmost precision for efficiency and reliability, while maintaining precise bushing size and bore sizes where applicable.

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Construction

Numerous construction activities utilize custom gears and gear components for the smooth operation of machinery. Construction tasks involve rigorous conditions that demand durable and reliable gear components. You can trust our keyway broaching and shaping services to deliver the precision and strength required for the gear and shaft components used in the construction industry, regardless of surface or material complexity.

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Power Transmission

Our keyway broaching and shaping services are integral in manufacturing premium custom-built power transmission components, including PTO shafts, sprockets, and couplings. To transfer power efficiently across systems, these components must be designed with precision and built to meet exact standards. Therefore, we ensure that we produce these components to precise customer specifications, guaranteeing durability and reliable performance.

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Pumps

Our keyway broaching and shaping services play a crucial role in crafting high-performance gears and gear components utilized in numerous pumps, such as centrifugal pumps, hydrostatic pumps, positive displacement pumps, and motors used by OEMs. Keyway broaching capabilities allow us to create intricate geometries and precise internal slots vital for the pump system’s efficient functioning.

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Custom Broaching Solutions at Precision Gears

At Precision Gears, we are dedicated to providing customized broaching services tailored to our client’s unique needs across various industries. As a trusted custom gear manufacturer, you can be confident that our gear components will deliver both efficiency and durability regardless of the complexity or demands of your application. Contact us to learn more about our keyway broaching and other services!

Why Choose Our Services?

At Precision Gears have been producing quality worms, worm gears, helical and spurs gears to specifications for industrial and commercial applications worldwide for many decades. This experience has allowed us to develop a deep understanding of the intricacies and requirements of gear manufacturing, allowing us to consistently deliver premium products that meet and exceed the expectations of our global customers.

Production at Precision Gears is conducted in our 67,000 sq ft facility, fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and modern technologies such as keyway broaching, shaping, shaving, grinding, and many more. All this allows us to produce short- and long-run projects with high precision. The facility is also equipped with modern inspection and quality control capabilities to ensure our products align with our customers’ specifications. These capabilities include CNC gear inspection and advanced inspection equipment that provides exceptional quality throughout production.

We also understand that to be the leading manufacturer of premium gear parts and assemblies, we must always prioritize our customers. We have built a strong reputation as a company that is easy to partner with and take pride in our team’s commitment to excellence. Most of our staff have worked with us for 20-30 years, resulting in unparalleled craftsmanship and unmatched customer service.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is keyway broaching, and how is it used in gear manufacturing?

Keyway broaching is a manufacturing process that creates a keyway, or a slot, in a shaft or hub. This slot is used to fit a key, which helps to secure a rotating part onto a shaft.

In gear manufacturing, keyway broaching is often used to create keyways in gear hubs. These keyways allow the gear to be securely mounted onto a shaft, ensuring proper alignment and preventing slippage during operation.

What types of materials can Precision Gears, Inc. work with for keyway broaching?

We work with the following materials:

Alloy steel
Aluminum
Carbon steel and ductile iron
Bronze
Brass
Plastics
Derlin

What are the differences between shaping and broaching?

Shaping and broaching are both metal cutting processes used to create specific shapes in workpieces. Shaping is better suited for simpler shapes and smaller production runs, while broaching is more efficient for complex shapes and high-volume production.

Can Precision Gears, Inc. handle both short-run and long-run broaching projects?

Yes, we are capable of both short and long run broaching.

How does Precision Gears ensure the precision and quality of their broaching services?

Our state-of-the-art equipment and advanced inspection equipment provides exceptional quality throughout production.

What are the maximum dimensions Precision Gears can handle for keyway broaching?

Shaping

Width up to 3/8″
Depth up to 0.1875″
Length Up to 6″

Broaching

Width up to 1″
Depth up to 0.5″
Length up to 5″

Does Precision Gears offer custom broaching solutions for unique applications?

We are dedicated to providing customized broaching services tailored to our client’s unique needs across various industries.

What is the typical lead time for a broaching project at Precision Gears?

For Broach only, the lead time is 3 – 4 weeks. For complete projects, time varies depending on the complexity of the request.

How does Precision Gears handle urgent or rush orders?

We will work to expedite urgent requests as best as possible based on current workload and customer needs.

Are there any specific care or maintenance tips for keyway broached components?

Inspection, lubrication, and tightening of the keyway should be performed regularly.

How can I provide specifications or designs for my broaching needs to Precision Gears?

The best way is to contact us directly and speak with a dedicated technical professional. Please use a Contact Us form or call us at 262-542-4261.

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With highly skilled technicians, manufacturing expertise and a fully equipped facility, we can perform the precision service you need for your custom gear project.