Looking for reliable CNC Gear Cutting Beryllium Copper? VT machining manufactures Beryllium Copper parts to tight tolerances and consistent quality. Beryllium Copper is high strength with good conductivity and fatigue life, so the process is set up specifically for the material.
Process Data for CNC Gear Cutting Beryllium Copper
| 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) | 20 / 65 m/min |
| Methods | Gear shaping (internal), form milling, skiving |
| Gear types | Internal gears, bevel, racks, cluster gears |
Shown for C17200 Beryllium Copper, the most common Beryllium Copper grade we see for CNC Gear Cutting. Typical values for C17200 Beryllium Copper, Solution annealed (TB00) or aged (TH04); confirmed on the first part.
CNC Gear Cutting Capability for Beryllium Copper
- Multiple gear types
- Profile accuracy class
- Custom modules
- Hardened-blank ready
Beryllium Copper material properties, finishing options and grade notes are on our CNC Gear Hobbing Beryllium Copper page.
How CNC Gear Cutting Beryllium Copper Works
Tooth profiles are generated in the Beryllium Copper blank by a synchronised cutter, then refined to the required accuracy class. Module, pressure angle and helix are programmed from your gear data.
We start from your supplied geometry and tolerance scheme. The setup is designed to minimise re-clamping, which protects positional accuracy across features. A first article is verified against the drawing before the balance of the batch is released.
Achievable Tolerances for CNC Gear Cutting Beryllium Copper
| Feature | Standard | Precision |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy class | DIN 8 / AGMA 10 | DIN 6 / AGMA 12 |
| Profile deviation | 0.020 mm | 0.008 mm |
| Lead deviation | 0.020 mm | 0.008 mm |
| Pitch deviation (cumulative) | 0.040 mm | 0.015 mm |
| Runout | 0.030 mm | 0.010 mm |
| Tooth surface finish | Ra 1.6 µm | Ra 0.4 µm (ground) |
| Module range | m0.5–m8 | m1–m6 |
Standard is what a normal quotation assumes. Precision is available on nominated features and is priced separately, because it needs extra setups, in-process gauging and CMM verification. Call out only the features that need it — blanket-tightening a drawing is the single most common reason a quote comes back expensive.
Design Tips for CNC Gear Cutting Beryllium Copper
Small design adjustments often cut cost and lead time. Providing complete gear data (module, pressure angle, profile shift, quality class) lets us produce Beryllium Copper gears right the first time. If you send your model early, we will return practical DFM feedback before you commit to production.
CNC Gear Cutting Tolerances & Surface Finish
Gear features are produced to a specified DIN/AGMA accuracy class, with profile and lead controlled for quiet, durable running under load.
The tightest tolerances are reserved for the features your drawing flags as critical. Share your tolerance scheme and we will confirm what is realistic before quoting.
Applications of CNC Gear Cutting Beryllium Copper
Beryllium Copper parts made this way are found throughout aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics and industrial equipment. Prototype, bridge and production volumes are all welcome.
Typical Beryllium Copper Parts for CNC Gear Cutting
Illustrative examples of CNC Gear Cutting Beryllium Copper parts and the callouts that usually drive the process plan. They show the kind of work that fits this process; they are not specific customer orders.
Splined shaft
- Material
- Beryllium Copper
- Size
- DIN 5480, 26 × 1.5
- Key callouts
- Fit class H7/g6, runout 0.02 mm
- Batch
- 800 pcs
Spline hobbed with the journals ground afterwards on the same centres.
Helical pinion
- Material
- Beryllium Copper
- Size
- m1.5, z18, 15° helix
- Key callouts
- DIN 6, lead deviation 0.008 mm
- Batch
- 300 pcs
Ground after case hardening to 58 HRC at 0.6 mm case depth.
Spur gear
- Material
- Beryllium Copper
- Size
- m2, z40, 20° PA, face 20 mm
- Key callouts
- DIN 7, runout 0.02 mm
- Batch
- 500 pcs
Hobbed, hardened, then hard-finished; skipping the finish pass costs a full accuracy class.
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What We Need to Quote CNC Gear Cutting Beryllium Copper
- GeometrySTEP or IGES for the 3D model, plus a PDF drawing if you have tolerance callouts. A dimensioned sketch is enough to start.
- MaterialThe exact Beryllium Copper grade and condition — temper, heat-treat state or hardness. If you are not sure, tell us the function and we will suggest one.
- QuantityPrototype count and the expected annual volume. Both change how the part is made and therefore what it costs.
- TolerancesWhich features are critical. Everything else runs to our standard tolerance, which is what keeps the price sensible.
- FinishSurface treatment, cosmetic requirements, and any faces that must be masked.
- DocumentsWhether you need a material certificate, dimensional report, FAIR or PPAP with the shipment.
Missing something from the list is not a problem — send what you have. We will come back with the specific questions rather than a generic form.
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Send the drawing, the Beryllium Copper grade and the quantity. You get pricing, lead time and any DFM notes back — usually within one business day.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Gear Cutting Beryllium Copper?
CNC Gear Cutting prototypes for Beryllium Copper 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 surface finish is achievable on Beryllium Copper with CNC Gear Cutting?
Surface finish on Beryllium Copper is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.
What is CNC Gear Cutting Beryllium Copper and how is it done?
CNC Gear Cutting Beryllium Copper refers to cNC gear cutting forms precise tooth profiles for spur, helical, bevel and worm gears. Applied to Beryllium Copper — high strength with good conductivity and fatigue life — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.
Which industries use CNC Gear Cutting Beryllium Copper parts?
CNC Gear Cutting Beryllium Copper parts are used across aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, semiconductor and general industrial sectors — anywhere precise Beryllium Copper components are required.