VT machining offers CNC Gear Cutting for O1 Tool Steel (UNS T31501 / 1.2510 / SKS3), typically supplied annealed or hardened. Oil-hardening, easiest tool steel to machine.
CNC Gear Cutting Notes for O1 Tool Steel
Gear teeth in O1 Tool Steel are cut soft, then heat-treated and ground to class.
Process Data for CNC Gear Cutting O1 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) | 40 / 130 m/min |
| Methods | Gear shaping (internal), form milling, skiving |
| Gear types | Internal gears, bevel, racks, cluster gears |
Typical values for O1 Tool Steel, Annealed or hardened; confirmed on the first part.
Full material data for O1 Tool Steel (UNS T31501 / 1.2510 / SKS3) is on the CNC Gear Hobbing O1 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 O1 Tool Steel
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm O1 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 gear accuracy class can you achieve on O1 Tool Steel?
Gear accuracy is specified to DIN/AGMA classes appropriate to the application. Profile and lead are controlled so O1 Tool Steel gears run accurately and quietly under load.
What surface finish is achievable on O1 Tool Steel with CNC Gear Cutting?
Surface finish on O1 Tool Steel is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.
Why is O1 Tool Steel a good choice for CNC Gear Cutting?
O1 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 O1 Tool Steel gear cutting part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Gear Cutting O1 Tool Steel?
CNC Gear Cutting prototypes for O1 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.
How clean are the edges produced by CNC Gear Cutting on O1 Tool Steel?
Machined O1 Tool Steel edges are clean and to specification; edge-break or deburring is added when your drawing calls for it.