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Precision Gear Manufacturing Services

Carnes-Miller Gear delivers precision gear manufacturing solutions with over 50 years of expertise. From spur and helical gears to planetary systems and splines, our full-service facility offers comprehensive hobbing, shaping, grinding, and machining capabilities. We serve aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial sectors with AGMA-certified quality, reverse engineering expertise, and turn-key production from our 18,000 sq ft North Carolina facility.

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Our Precision Gear Manufacturing Services

Comprehensive gear manufacturing solutions from spur and helical gears to planetary systems, splines, and complete turn-key production with AGMA-certified quality.

Spur Gears Manufacturing

Precision spur gears manufactured through hobbing or shaping processes up to 20-inch diameter. AGMA 10 rating on shaped and hobbed gears, AGMA 13 on ground gears. Profile tooth grinding up to 15.75 inches available.

Helical Gears Manufacturing

Advanced helical gear hobbing up to 8-inch diameter with helix angles up to ±45 degrees. Face lengths to 300mm with crown and taper hobbing capabilities. AGMA Class 10-13 ratings with profile grinding modifications.

Planetary Gears Manufacturing

Epicyclic gear system production including ring gears up to 10-inch pitch diameter with matching sun and planet gears. Face widths available up to five inches for complete planetary assemblies.

Worm Gears Manufacturing

Precision worm wheels up to 16-inch diameter manufactured via hobbing process. Specialized bronze and steel materials available. Complete worm and worm wheel sets with reverse engineering capabilities.

Splines Manufacturing

Internal and external splines manufactured through hobbing, shaping, and broaching techniques. Comprehensive tooling inventory for straight-sided splines with proper gaging and verification for precise fit assurance.

Turn-Key Gear Solutions

Complete gear manufacturing from blank machining through final grinding. In-house capabilities for gears up to 400mm diameter. Full-service production meeting exact specifications for aerospace, defense, and medical applications.

Full-Service Manufacturing

Five Decades of Precision Engineering Excellence

Since 1973, Carnes-Miller Gear has evolved from a specialized gear shaping operation into a comprehensive 18,000 sq ft manufacturing facility offering complete in-house capabilities. Our expertise spans gear blanking, milling, hobbing, shaping, grinding, and broaching—delivering precise control over production, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery. We serve demanding sectors including aerospace, defense, and medical with AGMA-certified quality, achieving Class 13 ratings on heat-treated gears through advanced profile grinding that enables custom modifications to leads, profiles, and tip relief.

Advanced CNC gear manufacturing equipment in modern facility
Trusted Since 1973

Proven Excellence

50 years of delivering precision gear solutions to aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial leaders nationwide.

"Carnes-Miller's spur gears manufacturing is exceptional. AGMA 13 ratings on ground gears ensure our aerospace components run flawlessly with zero noise and vibration issues."

James Mitchell

"We had obsolete worm gear equipment with no OEM support. CMG's reverse engineering solved our production bottleneck in weeks. Their expertise made the difference."

Rebecca Torres

"After 50 years in business, Carnes-Miller remains the gold standard for precision gear services. Their market dominance is well-deserved given their turn-key capabilities and reliability."

David Chen

"We needed helical gears ground to exact specifications with tight tolerances. CMG delivered in two weeks—their speed and professionalism exceeded our expectations completely."

Michael Russo

"CMG's competitive pricing combined with their full in-house capabilities provides exceptional value. We've partnered with them for five years—reliability and expertise at fair rates."

Sarah Kowalski

"For over a decade, Carnes-Miller has been our trusted partner for custom spline manufacturing. Their shaping and broaching expertise consistently delivers perfect fits and superior quality."

Thomas Bradford

"Their advanced profile grinding capability achieves AGMA Class 13 ratings. The technical mastery in controlling lead, profile, and tip relief per specifications is outstanding."

Elena Vasquez

"As a fellow industry player, I respect how Carnes-Miller dominates precision gear services through integrated blanking, shaping, grinding, and broaching. Their 18,000 sq ft facility supports market leadership."

Robert Hutchins

"Carnes-Miller's spur gears manufacturing is exceptional. AGMA 13 ratings on ground gears ensure our aerospace components run flawlessly with zero noise and vibration issues."

James Mitchell

"We had obsolete worm gear equipment with no OEM support. CMG's reverse engineering solved our production bottleneck in weeks. Their expertise made the difference."

Rebecca Torres

"After 50 years in business, Carnes-Miller remains the gold standard for precision gear services. Their market dominance is well-deserved given their turn-key capabilities and reliability."

David Chen

"We needed helical gears ground to exact specifications with tight tolerances. CMG delivered in two weeks—their speed and professionalism exceeded our expectations completely."

Michael Russo

"CMG's competitive pricing combined with their full in-house capabilities provides exceptional value. We've partnered with them for five years—reliability and expertise at fair rates."

Sarah Kowalski

"For over a decade, Carnes-Miller has been our trusted partner for custom spline manufacturing. Their shaping and broaching expertise consistently delivers perfect fits and superior quality."

Thomas Bradford

"Their advanced profile grinding capability achieves AGMA Class 13 ratings. The technical mastery in controlling lead, profile, and tip relief per specifications is outstanding."

Elena Vasquez

"As a fellow industry player, I respect how Carnes-Miller dominates precision gear services through integrated blanking, shaping, grinding, and broaching. Their 18,000 sq ft facility supports market leadership."

Robert Hutchins

"Carnes-Miller's spur gears manufacturing is exceptional. AGMA 13 ratings on ground gears ensure our aerospace components run flawlessly with zero noise and vibration issues."

James Mitchell

"We had obsolete worm gear equipment with no OEM support. CMG's reverse engineering solved our production bottleneck in weeks. Their expertise made the difference."

Rebecca Torres

"After 50 years in business, Carnes-Miller remains the gold standard for precision gear services. Their market dominance is well-deserved given their turn-key capabilities and reliability."

David Chen

"We needed helical gears ground to exact specifications with tight tolerances. CMG delivered in two weeks—their speed and professionalism exceeded our expectations completely."

Michael Russo

"CMG's competitive pricing combined with their full in-house capabilities provides exceptional value. We've partnered with them for five years—reliability and expertise at fair rates."

Sarah Kowalski

"For over a decade, Carnes-Miller has been our trusted partner for custom spline manufacturing. Their shaping and broaching expertise consistently delivers perfect fits and superior quality."

Thomas Bradford

"Their advanced profile grinding capability achieves AGMA Class 13 ratings. The technical mastery in controlling lead, profile, and tip relief per specifications is outstanding."

Elena Vasquez

"As a fellow industry player, I respect how Carnes-Miller dominates precision gear services through integrated blanking, shaping, grinding, and broaching. Their 18,000 sq ft facility supports market leadership."

Robert Hutchins
The CMG Advantage

Why Choose Carnes-Miller Gear?

Five decades of precision gear manufacturing expertise delivering AGMA-certified quality and comprehensive in-house capabilities.

50 Years Expertise

Over five decades of specialized gear manufacturing experience serving aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial sectors with proven reliability.

Complete In-House Control

Full-service 18,000 sq ft facility with comprehensive capabilities from gear blanking through final grinding, ensuring quality control and timely delivery.

AGMA-Certified Precision

Achieve AGMA Class 10 on hobbed gears and Class 13 on ground, heat-treated gears with advanced profile grinding and modification capabilities.

Reverse Engineering Masters

Specialized expertise replicating obsolete gears and components when OEM support is unavailable, keeping critical equipment operational.

Engineering Excellence Since 1973

Five decades of gear manufacturing expertise and innovation.

Founded in 1973 during a challenging economic period, Carnes-Miller Gear began as a specialized gear shaping and hobbing operation. Over 50 years, we've navigated energy crises, economic recessions, and global disruptions while continuously expanding our capabilities. Today, our dedicated team operates from an 18,000 square-foot facility in Locust, NC, bringing together decades of expertise in gear tooling, equipment, nomenclature, and tolerancing. We've evolved into a full-service job shop specializing in gear blanking, milling, grinding, and broaching—serving critical industries from aerospace and defense to medical and industrial manufacturing. Our commitment remains unchanged: delivering precision gear solutions with reliable quality, competitive pricing, and timely delivery that keeps our customers' operations running smoothly.

50+ YearsOf precision gear manufacturing expertise and industry leadership
18,000 Sq FtDedicated facility with comprehensive in-house manufacturing capabilities
AGMA Class 13Certified precision ratings on ground and heat-treated gears

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of gears can Carnes-Miller Gear manufacture?

We manufacture a comprehensive range including spur gears (up to 20-inch diameter), helical gears (up to 8-inch diameter), planetary gear systems, worm gears and worm wheels (up to 16-inch diameter), internal and external splines, and complete turn-key gear assemblies. Our capabilities include hobbing, shaping, grinding, and broaching processes.

What quality standards and certifications do your gears meet?

Can you reverse engineer gears when original specifications are unavailable?

What is the maximum gear size you can manufacture?

Do you offer complete turn-key gear manufacturing?

What industries do you primarily serve?

What is your typical lead time for custom gear manufacturing?

Can you salvage gears that have been distorted during heat treatment?

Have Specific Gear Requirements?

Our engineering team is ready to discuss your precision gear manufacturing needs and provide expert technical guidance.

Get Your Precision Gear Manufacturing Quote Today

Share your specifications and requirements. Our engineering team will respond with detailed technical guidance and competitive pricing for your project.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 704-888-4448 You can also send us a quick email at dan@cmgear.us