VT machining offers CNC Gear Cutting for 317L Stainless Steel (UNS S31703 / 1.4438), typically supplied annealed. More Mo than 316L for harsher chemical service.
CNC Gear Cutting Notes for 317L Stainless Steel
Gear teeth in 317L Stainless Steel are cut to your accuracy class; heat treatment is optional depending on load.
Process Data for CNC Gear Cutting 317L 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) | 20 / 70 m/min |
| Methods | Gear shaping (internal), form milling, skiving |
| Gear types | Internal gears, bevel, racks, cluster gears |
Typical values for 317L Stainless Steel, Annealed; confirmed on the first part.
Full material data for 317L Stainless Steel (UNS S31703 / 1.4438) is on the CNC Gear Hobbing 317L 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 317L Stainless Steel
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm 317L 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 is CNC Gear Cutting 317L Stainless Steel and how is it done?
CNC Gear Cutting 317L Stainless Steel refers to cNC gear cutting forms precise tooth profiles for spur, helical, bevel and worm gears. Applied to 317L 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.
Does CNC Gear Cutting 317L Stainless Steel require dedicated tooling?
Most 317L Stainless Steel gear cutting work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Gear Cutting 317L Stainless Steel?
CNC Gear Cutting prototypes for 317L 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 tolerances can you hold for CNC Gear Cutting 317L Stainless Steel?
Achievable tolerances for 317L Stainless Steel gear cutting depend on the alloy, geometry and feature size. We hold tight, repeatable tolerances appropriate to the feature and material. Exact figures are confirmed against your drawing callouts.
What surface finish is achievable on 317L Stainless Steel with CNC Gear Cutting?
Surface finish on 317L Stainless Steel is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.
Why is 317L Stainless Steel a good choice for CNC Gear Cutting?
317L 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 317L Stainless Steel gear cutting part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.