CNC Gear Cutting 304L Stainless Steel

VT machining offers CNC Gear Cutting for 304L Stainless Steel (UNS S30403 / 1.4307), typically supplied annealed. Low-carbon 304 that avoids sensitisation after welding; slightly lower strength.

CNC Gear Cutting Notes for 304L Stainless Steel

Gear teeth in 304L Stainless Steel are cut to your accuracy class; heat treatment is optional depending on load.

Process Data for CNC Gear Cutting 304L Stainless Steel

Heat-treat routeNone (used as supplied)
Accuracy as cutISO 1328 class 8-9 (AGMA 9-10)
Module range0.3-6
Hobbing speed (HSS-E / carbide)30 / 95 m/min
MethodsGear shaping (internal), form milling, skiving
Gear typesInternal gears, bevel, racks, cluster gears

Typical values for 304L Stainless Steel, Annealed; confirmed on the first part.

Full material data for 304L Stainless Steel (UNS S30403 / 1.4307) is on the CNC Gear Hobbing 304L Stainless Steel page.

More on CNC Gear Cutting Stainless Steel

Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc gear cutting guidance for all stainless steel grades are on our CNC Gear Cutting Stainless Steel page.

Quoting CNC Gear Cutting 304L Stainless Steel

Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm 304L Stainless Steel and its condition (we usually see it supplied annealed), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does CNC Gear Cutting 304L Stainless Steel require dedicated tooling?

Most 304L Stainless Steel gear cutting work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.

What surface finish is achievable on 304L Stainless Steel with CNC Gear Cutting?

Surface finish on 304L Stainless Steel is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.

What gear accuracy class can you achieve on 304L Stainless Steel?

Gear accuracy is specified to DIN/AGMA classes appropriate to the application. Profile and lead are controlled so 304L Stainless Steel gears run accurately and quietly under load.

What is CNC Gear Cutting 304L Stainless Steel and how is it done?

CNC Gear Cutting 304L Stainless Steel refers to cNC gear cutting forms precise tooth profiles for spur, helical, bevel and worm gears. Applied to 304L Stainless Steel — corrosion resistant, strong and hygienic — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.