Carnes-Miller Gear delivers precision-engineered worm reduction gears RV 75 designed specifically for industrial suppliers demanding reliability and performance. With over 50 years of expertise in worm gear manufacturing, we utilize advanced hobbing processes and premium materials like aluminum bronze and carburized steel to produce throated worm wheels up to 16 inches in diameter, ensuring smooth operation and extended service life for your critical industrial applications.
Complete worm gear manufacturing solutions from design to delivery, utilizing advanced hobbing and grinding processes for precision industrial applications.
Custom worm wheels up to 16 inches in diameter manufactured using precision hobbing processes. We work with premium materials including CDA 954 aluminum bronze, CDA 932 bronze, and hardened steel for superior durability and performance.
Complete gear manufacturing services from blank machining through final grinding. Our in-house capabilities handle gears up to 400mm diameter, delivering precision-engineered components ready for installation in your industrial systems.
Advanced profile grinding achieving AGMA Class 13 ratings on heat-treated gears. We perform lead, profile, and tip relief modifications with comprehensive gear charts, plus nital-etch testing to ensure burn-free surfaces and dimensional accuracy.
Expert replication of obsolete or unavailable worm gears and worms from sample parts. Our experienced team recreates precise specifications when OEM support is unavailable, ensuring continuity for your critical equipment.
Comprehensive machining services for gear blanks and shafts, delivering components complete to your drawings and specifications. Our 18,000-square-foot facility ensures precise control over every production stage.
Expert guidance on material selection including carburizing-grade steels, aluminum bronze, and specialty alloys. We coordinate carburizing, hardening, and grinding processes to optimize gear performance and longevity.
At Carnes-Miller Gear, we manufacture worm reduction gears RV 75 that set the standard for industrial reliability. Our throated worm wheels, produced through precision hobbing and finished with advanced grinding techniques, deliver the smooth, quiet operation essential for demanding applications. Working with premium materials like CDA 954 aluminum bronze and hardened carburized steel, we create mating profiles engineered for maximum load capacity and extended service life. With comprehensive in-house capabilities spanning blank machining to final inspection, we maintain exacting control over every production phase, ensuring your gears meet AGMA Class 13 standards.
Delivering precision gear solutions to aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial sectors since 1973.
Five decades of precision gear manufacturing expertise serving industrial suppliers nationwide.
Since 1973, we've been perfecting worm gear manufacturing, navigating industry challenges while maintaining unwavering quality standards for industrial suppliers.
Our 18,000-square-foot facility houses all capabilities from hobbing to grinding, ensuring precise production control, cost-effectiveness, and reliable delivery schedules that industrial suppliers depend on.
Achieve Class 10 on non-heat-treated and Class 13 on heat-treated gears through advanced grinding technology with verified gear charts and nital-etch testing.
When OEM support disappears, our experienced team replicates obsolete worm gears from samples, ensuring continuity for your critical industrial equipment.
Experienced gear manufacturing professionals dedicated to precision and reliability.
Since 1973, Carnes-Miller Gear has evolved from a specialized gear shaping operation into a comprehensive full-service job shop serving industrial suppliers across aerospace, defense, medical, and manufacturing sectors. Founded during the energy crisis and forged through decades of economic challenges—from the 1980s recession to the 2008 financial crisis and COVID-19—our team has maintained unwavering commitment to quality and innovation. Operating from our dedicated 18,000-square-foot facility in Locust, NC, we've built our reputation on extensive training in gear tooling, equipment nomenclature, and precision tolerancing. Our experienced professionals understand that industrial suppliers need more than just gears—they need trusted partners who deliver consistent quality, competitive pricing, and on-time performance for every project, from prototype to production.
We manufacture worm wheels (worm gears) up to 16 inches in diameter using our precision hobbing process. Our capabilities include throated designs with face widths up to 5 inches, suitable for a wide range of industrial reduction gear applications.
Our gear engineering experts are ready to discuss your specific requirements and provide detailed technical recommendations.
Certified precision ratings for industrial gears
Five decades of trusted gear manufacturing
Advanced precision manufacturing environment
Share your specifications and requirements. Our engineering team will respond within 24 hours with detailed technical recommendations and competitive pricing.
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
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