VT machining offers CNC Gear Cutting for 6061 Aluminum (UNS A96061 / EN AW-6061), typically supplied T6 / T651. The general-purpose machining aluminium: good strength, weldable, anodises well.
CNC Gear Cutting Notes for 6061 Aluminum
Gear teeth in 6061 Aluminum are cut to your accuracy class; heat treatment is optional depending on load.
Process Data for CNC Gear Cutting 6061 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 6061 Aluminum, T6 / T651; confirmed on the first part.
Full material data for 6061 Aluminum (UNS A96061 / EN AW-6061) is on the CNC Gear Hobbing 6061 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 6061 Aluminum
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm 6061 Aluminum and its condition (we usually see it supplied T6 / T651), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.
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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Can VT machining make custom 6061 Aluminum parts to my drawing?
Yes. 6061 Aluminum gear cutting is made to order from your CAD/2D drawing. Share your geometry, material grade, tolerance and quantity and we will confirm feasibility, lead time and pricing.
What gear accuracy class can you achieve on 6061 Aluminum?
Gear accuracy is specified to DIN/AGMA classes appropriate to the application. Profile and lead are controlled so 6061 Aluminum gears run accurately and quietly under load.
Why is 6061 Aluminum a good choice for CNC Gear Cutting?
6061 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 6061 Aluminum gear cutting part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Gear Cutting 6061 Aluminum?
CNC Gear Cutting prototypes for 6061 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.
What tolerances can you hold for CNC Gear Cutting 6061 Aluminum?
Achievable tolerances for 6061 Aluminum 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 is CNC Gear Cutting 6061 Aluminum and how is it done?
CNC Gear Cutting 6061 Aluminum refers to cNC gear cutting forms precise tooth profiles for spur, helical, bevel and worm gears. Applied to 6061 Aluminum — lightweight with excellent machinability — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.