Expert Professional CNC Gear Shaping Service

CNC gear shaping cost depends on the gear type, material, pitch diameter, face width, tolerance requirements, quantity, tooling needs, and whether machining, hobbing, grinding, broaching, or reverse engineering is required. CMG reviews drawings or samples to determine the correct process and quote accurately. Pricing is not listed as fixed because custom gear work varies significantly by specification.

Gear shaping typically uses a reciprocating pinion-style cutter that progressively generates the tooth profile as the cutter and workpiece rotate in a controlled relationship. The exact cutter selection depends on tooth form, pitch, pressure angle, clearance, and part geometry. CMG evaluates gear data, adjacent features, and face width to choose the appropriate shaping or alternate hobbing method.

Yes. CNC-supported equipment can cut gears using processes such as gear shaping, hobbing, milling, broaching, and grinding, depending on the part design. CMG uses shaping or hobbing to cut teeth, then may apply grinding or inspection processes for higher precision. The best method depends on the gear type, cutter clearance, diameter, face width, and tolerance requirements.

CMG supports spur gears, splines, planetary gear components, worm wheels, helical gears, geared shafts, pinion shafts, and turn-key custom gears. Some parts are shaped, while others are hobbed, broached, machined, or ground depending on geometry. The company also offers cut-teeth-only work for customer-supplied blanks and reverse engineering for obsolete or unsupported components.

Carnes-Miller Gear lists AGMA 10 capability on shaped and hobbed spur gears and AGMA 13 capability on ground spur gears and heat-treated gears through advanced profile grinding. Final quality depends on the material, heat treatment, gear size, profile requirements, and inspection criteria. CMG can also provide gear charts and modify leads, profiles, and tip relief per customer specifications.

Yes. CMG offers reverse engineering services for situations where OEM support is unavailable, drawings are missing, or obsolete equipment needs replacement parts. A sample gear or mating component helps the team identify critical geometry, tooth data, fit, material considerations, and manufacturing method. Proper gaging or mating-part verification may be recommended to confirm function.

For the most accurate quote, provide drawings, CAD files, gear data, material specifications, heat-treatment requirements, quantity, application details, and any mating-part or gaging requirements. If drawings are unavailable, send a sample part for evaluation. Details such as pitch diameter, face width, pressure angle, helix angle, spline data, and tolerance requirements help define cost and lead time.

CMG can do both. The company offers cut-teeth-only service for customer-supplied blanks and turn-key gear manufacturing for complete parts built to drawings or specifications. In-house capabilities include gear blanking, milling, grinding, broaching, shaping, hobbing, and machining. This allows CMG to control production steps and support customers needing either a single operation or a finished gear.