VT machining offers CNC Gear Cutting for A2 Tool Steel (UNS T30102 / 1.2363 / SKD12), typically supplied annealed or hardened. Air-hardening with very low distortion; tougher than D2.
CNC Gear Cutting Notes for A2 Tool Steel
Gear teeth in A2 Tool Steel are cut soft, then heat-treated and ground to class.
Process Data for CNC Gear Cutting A2 Tool Steel
| Heat-treat route | As specified on drawing |
|---|---|
| Accuracy as cut | ISO 1328 class 8-9 (AGMA 9-10) |
| Module range | 0.3-6 |
| Hobbing speed (HSS-E / carbide) | 30 / 95 m/min |
| Methods | Gear shaping (internal), form milling, skiving |
| Gear types | Internal gears, bevel, racks, cluster gears |
Typical values for A2 Tool Steel, Annealed or hardened; confirmed on the first part.
Full material data for A2 Tool Steel (UNS T30102 / 1.2363 / SKD12) is on the CNC Gear Hobbing A2 Tool Steel page.
More on CNC Gear Cutting Alloy Steel
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc gear cutting guidance for all alloy steel grades are on our CNC Gear Cutting Alloy Steel page.
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Quoting CNC Gear Cutting A2 Tool Steel
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm A2 Tool Steel and its condition (we usually see it supplied annealed or hardened), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.
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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Gear Cutting A2 Tool Steel?
CNC Gear Cutting prototypes for A2 Tool 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.
Why is A2 Tool Steel a good choice for CNC Gear Cutting?
A2 Tool Steel is wear-resistant and hardenable for tooling, which makes it well suited to CNC Gear Cutting. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished A2 Tool Steel gear cutting part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
What gear accuracy class can you achieve on A2 Tool Steel?
Gear accuracy is specified to DIN/AGMA classes appropriate to the application. Profile and lead are controlled so A2 Tool Steel gears run accurately and quietly under load.
Does CNC Gear Cutting A2 Tool Steel require dedicated tooling?
Most A2 Tool Steel gear cutting work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.
What tolerances can you hold for CNC Gear Cutting A2 Tool Steel?
Achievable tolerances for A2 Tool 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.