shaping-manufacturing-processes > Gear Cutting, Splining & Hobbing

This category encompasses all types of gear manufacture that involves removal of material to create the required geometry.

Gears can be produced using a number of processes, such as hobbing, shaping, milling, power skiving, etc.

The process is typically driven by the type of gear required. Gears can be produced using manual machines and CNC machines from one off volumes to high volumes.

The most common types of gears are Spur, Helical and Bevel however this is not an exclusive list.

Gears can also be produced using several “Bulk Forming Processes”