In machine tools, the application of miter gears primarily utilizes their characteristics of a 1:1 transmission ratio, 90-degree power redirection, and compact structure to achieve right-angle power transmission for spindles or key components within a confined space. It provides smooth transmission, relatively high load capacity (slightly lower compared to spiral bevel gears), and has strict requirements for installation accuracy and shaft alignment. It is one of the most classic solutions for achieving spatial right-angle power transmission.
Miter Gear In Milling Machines
Specification
Module
6
Application
Milling Machine
Material
18Cr2Ni4WA
Heat Treatment
Carburizing HRC 58-62
Accuracy
GB/T 10095
Miter Gear Typical Applications
Miter gear plays a vital role in milling machines. It acts as the directional conversion hub in the transmission system, utilizing its 1:1 ratio and 90-degree power redirection to convert the motor’s horizontal rotation into the vertical drive of the spindle, enabling cutting operations. It is also used in feed mechanisms, such as adjusting the worktable. Without it, the compact and flexible transmission structure of the milling machine would not be achievable.
Production process
6-Step Production Process
Forging
Turning
Gear Milling
Heat Treatment
ID & OD Grinding
Tooth Grinding
Forging
When gears need high performance that needs to withstand high loads, high stress, impact loads or fatigue loads, forgings are suggested to use. Forging allows metal fibers to be continuously distributed along the gear profile, significantly improving root strength and fatigue life.
Turning
This is the process of cutting and shaping solid materials into precise parts. It uses tools like lathes, mills, and drills to remove excess material. Machining transforms a simple block of metal into a finished, functional component.
Gear Milling
Gear Milling is a gear cutting process that used a rotating from cutter shaped to match the exact space between two gear teeth is plunged into the gear blank. After cutting one tooth space, the blank is indexed to the next position .
Heat Treatment
Gears need to be running with two gears or above two gears, that makes them easy to be worn-out. That’s why most types of gears need to be harden through heat treatment.
ID & OD Grinding
ID grinding, OD grinding, Surface grinding are all belonging to CNC grinding which are the foundational precision abrasive machining processes used to achieve exceptional dimensional accuracy and surface finishes, especially on hardened materials.
Tooth Grinding
Tooth Grinding are the final processes are applied after heat treatment to correct distortion, improve geometry, and achieve the final surface finish necessary for quiet, efficient power transmission.
Inspection
Strict Quality Inspection
Dimension Inspection
Material Testing
Hardness Inspection
Heat Treatment Testing
Roughness Testing
Accuracy Inspection
Meshing Testing
Dimension Inspection
Material Testing
Hardness Inspection
Heat Treatment Testing
Roughness Testing
Accuracy Inspection
Meshing Testing
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Inner Package
Out Package
Carton
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