VT machining provides CNC Gear Cutting Stainless Steel for customers who need accurate, repeatable Stainless Steel components. Because Stainless Steel is corrosion resistant, strong, hygienic (304/316 grades), we adapt the process to suit — controlling the variables that matter for this alloy.
Process Data for CNC Gear Cutting 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) | 30 / 95 m/min |
| Methods | Gear shaping (internal), form milling, skiving |
| Gear types | Internal gears, bevel, racks, cluster gears |
Shown for 304 Stainless Steel, the most common Stainless Steel grade we see for CNC Gear Cutting. Typical values for 304 Stainless Steel, Annealed; confirmed on the first part.
CNC Gear Cutting Capability for Stainless Steel
- Multiple gear types
- Profile accuracy class
- Custom modules
- Hardened-blank ready
Stainless Steel material properties, finishing options and grade notes are on our CNC Gear Hobbing Stainless Steel page.
How CNC Gear Cutting Stainless Steel Works
Tooth profiles are generated in the Stainless Steel blank by a synchronised cutter, then refined to the required accuracy class. Module, pressure angle and helix are programmed from your gear data.
Programming is driven directly by your 3D model or print. Work-holding, tool selection and the cutting strategy are planned around the critical features and the material before the first chip is cut. First-off inspection confirms the process is centred before production continues.
Achievable Tolerances for CNC Gear Cutting Stainless Steel
| 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.
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.
Exact achievable figures depend on the alloy, the feature size and the part geometry. Tell us which dimensions are critical and we will advise feasibility up front.
Design Tips for CNC Gear Cutting Stainless Steel
We are happy to suggest design tweaks that improve manufacturability. Providing complete gear data (module, pressure angle, profile shift, quality class) lets us produce Stainless Steel gears right the first time. If you send your model early, we will return practical DFM feedback before you commit to production.
Applications of CNC Gear Cutting Stainless Steel
Customers order CNC Gear Cutting Stainless Steel components for everything from instrumentation to structural and functional assemblies. Whether you need a single prototype or recurring production volume, the same process discipline applies.
Typical Stainless Steel Parts for CNC Gear Cutting
Illustrative examples of CNC Gear Cutting Stainless Steel 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.
Worm and wheel set
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Size
- m3, single start
- Key callouts
- Backlash 0.05–0.10 mm as a matched pair
- Batch
- 120 sets
Supplied as matched sets and marked, because mixing pairs loses the backlash spec.
Internal ring gear
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Size
- m2.5, z72, ID 190 mm
- Key callouts
- DIN 8, pitch deviation 0.03 mm
- Batch
- 150 pcs
Shaped rather than hobbed — an internal gear leaves no room for a hob to run out.
Spur gear
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- 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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Set the metal, dimensions and features, watch the 3D model update as you type, then switch to the 2D sheet to add dimensions and tolerances. Download it or send it straight to us with your RFQ.
What We Need to Quote CNC Gear Cutting Stainless Steel
- 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 Stainless Steel 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.
Other Metals for CNC Gear Cutting
Other Processes for Stainless Steel
Send the drawing, the Stainless Steel grade and the quantity. You get pricing, lead time and any DFM notes back — usually within one business day.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Can VT machining make custom Stainless Steel parts to my drawing?
Yes. Stainless Steel 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 material thickness or size range suits CNC Gear Cutting Stainless Steel?
We machine Stainless Steel across a broad size range; share your part envelope for confirmation.
Which industries use CNC Gear Cutting Stainless Steel parts?
CNC Gear Cutting Stainless Steel parts are used across aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, semiconductor and general industrial sectors — anywhere precise Stainless Steel components are required.
What gear accuracy class can you achieve on Stainless Steel?
Gear accuracy is specified to DIN/AGMA classes appropriate to the application. Profile and lead are controlled so Stainless Steel gears run accurately and quietly under load.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Gear Cutting Stainless Steel?
CNC Gear Cutting prototypes for 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.