VT machining offers CNC Gear Cutting for 1100 Aluminum (UNS A91100 / EN AW-1200), typically supplied O / H14. Small Cu addition gives slightly more strength than 1050 while keeping formability.
CNC Gear Cutting Notes for 1100 Aluminum
Gear teeth in 1100 Aluminum are cut to your accuracy class; heat treatment is optional depending on load.
Process Data for CNC Gear Cutting 1100 Aluminum
| Heat-treat route | None (used as supplied) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy as cut | ISO 1328 class 8-9 (AGMA 9-10) |
| Module range | 0.3-6 |
| Hobbing speed (HSS-E / carbide) | 100 / 320 m/min |
| Methods | Gear shaping (internal), form milling, skiving |
| Gear types | Internal gears, bevel, racks, cluster gears |
Typical values for 1100 Aluminum, O / H14; confirmed on the first part.
Full material data for 1100 Aluminum (UNS A91100 / EN AW-1200) is on the CNC Gear Hobbing 1100 Aluminum page.
More on CNC Gear Cutting Aluminum
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc gear cutting guidance for all aluminum grades are on our CNC Gear Cutting Aluminum page.
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Quoting CNC Gear Cutting 1100 Aluminum
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm 1100 Aluminum and its condition (we usually see it supplied O / H14), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.
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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What gear accuracy class can you achieve on 1100 Aluminum?
Gear accuracy is specified to DIN/AGMA classes appropriate to the application. Profile and lead are controlled so 1100 Aluminum gears run accurately and quietly under load.
What is CNC Gear Cutting 1100 Aluminum and how is it done?
CNC Gear Cutting 1100 Aluminum refers to cNC gear cutting forms precise tooth profiles for spur, helical, bevel and worm gears. Applied to 1100 Aluminum — lightweight with excellent machinability — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.
Why is 1100 Aluminum a good choice for CNC Gear Cutting?
1100 Aluminum is lightweight with excellent machinability, which makes it well suited to CNC Gear Cutting. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished 1100 Aluminum gear cutting part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
What surface finish is achievable on 1100 Aluminum with CNC Gear Cutting?
Surface finish on 1100 Aluminum is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Gear Cutting 1100 Aluminum?
CNC Gear Cutting prototypes for 1100 Aluminum can be produced quickly and scaled to series production. Send your drawing and quantity and we will advise lead time and any minimum order.