Gear hobbing machine
Manufacturing & Materials

Gear hobbing machine

Late 19th century onward

A gear hobbing machine coordinates the rotation of a toothed cutting tool and a gear blank. The continuous cutting action generates evenly spaced teeth for gears and related components.

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A gear hobbing machine coordinates the rotation of a toothed cutting tool and a gear blank. The continuous cutting action generates evenly spaced teeth for gears and related components.

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