JTEKT has been granted a patent for a gear machining apparatus that includes a hob cutter, at least one processor, and at least one memory with instructions. The apparatus performs operations such as ...

Gears keep the world moving. Available in a variety of shapes and made from a wide range of materials, gears are found absolutely everywhere. From the tiniest and most delicate gears used by ...

AFFOLTER GROUP gear-hobbing machines, designed for precision, productivity, and versatility, will be on display at IMTS 2024, in booth 237223. “Maximizing flexibility is in our DNA. A core advantage ...

The length of shank-type hobs creates a large shiftable cutting zone allowing each hob to cut a number of parts. Gleason's Genesis shank-type hob has a D-drive mechanism that contacts the entire ...

Invention of the gear-hobbing process about 150 years ago revolutionized not only gear fabrication, but also gear design. Basically, a hob or shaper cutter traverses the gear blank to generate teeth.