Hob Cutters
Gear hob cutting tools for:
Gears, splines, multi-thread worms, serrations, sprockets, and other radially repeating forms.
Offered in a breadth of profiles including:
Finishing involute, roughing involute, involute spline, pre-grind, pre-skive, cycloidal, and other special and custom profiles.
Custom-designed and optimized to each unique part.
Capabilities to meet AGMA AAA specifications.
Single- or multi-start thread.
Optional hob stocking program and limited stock of hobs available for immediate delivery.
All industry-standard materials including S390, ASP2052, ASP2078, and premium carbide grades.
Advanced material offerings for medium- and coarse-pitch cutting, including MC90:
Superior tool life vs high-speed steels, approaching performance of carbide.
Increased productivity and tool life result in low cost comparable to high-speed steel.
Longer tool life, by design and by coating.
Helios gear cutting tools come in high-speed steel, MC90, and carbide to match the part and the cut. Our fine-pitch carbide tools are ground to hold tooth profile accuracy nearly the full length of the tooth, without altering flute widths, so each one cuts more parts, resharpens more times, and lasts longer than typical carbide tools.
Coatings extend tool life further. The Oerlikon Balzers Balinit® line includes TiN, TiAlN, AlCrN, and the latest-generation Altensa, each adding wear resistance for tougher cuts. AlTiCrN, AlCrTiN, and TiAlCN from Voestalpine Eifeler Coatings are also available.
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