VT machining offers CNC Gear Cutting for 316L Stainless Steel (UNS S31603 / 1.4404), typically supplied annealed. Low-carbon 316 for welded and implant-grade parts.
CNC Gear Cutting Notes for 316L Stainless Steel
Gear teeth in 316L Stainless Steel are cut to your accuracy class; heat treatment is optional depending on load.
Process Data for CNC Gear Cutting 316L Stainless Steel
| 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) | 25 / 75 m/min |
| Methods | Gear shaping (internal), form milling, skiving |
| Gear types | Internal gears, bevel, racks, cluster gears |
Typical values for 316L Stainless Steel, Annealed; confirmed on the first part.
Full material data for 316L Stainless Steel (UNS S31603 / 1.4404) is on the CNC Gear Hobbing 316L 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.
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Quoting CNC Gear Cutting 316L Stainless Steel
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm 316L 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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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What gear accuracy class can you achieve on 316L Stainless Steel?
Gear accuracy is specified to DIN/AGMA classes appropriate to the application. Profile and lead are controlled so 316L Stainless Steel gears run accurately and quietly under load.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Gear Cutting 316L Stainless Steel?
CNC Gear Cutting prototypes for 316L Stainless Steel can be produced quickly and scaled to series production. Send your drawing and quantity and we will advise lead time and any minimum order.
What is CNC Gear Cutting 316L Stainless Steel and how is it done?
CNC Gear Cutting 316L Stainless Steel refers to cNC gear cutting forms precise tooth profiles for spur, helical, bevel and worm gears. Applied to 316L 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.
What surface finish is achievable on 316L Stainless Steel with CNC Gear Cutting?
Surface finish on 316L Stainless Steel is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.
Why is 316L Stainless Steel a good choice for CNC Gear Cutting?
316L Stainless Steel is corrosion resistant, strong and hygienic, which makes it well suited to CNC Gear Cutting. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished 316L Stainless Steel gear cutting part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
Does CNC Gear Cutting 316L Stainless Steel require dedicated tooling?
Most 316L Stainless Steel gear cutting work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.