CNC Gear Cutting Tungsten Copper

Looking for reliable CNC Gear Cutting Tungsten Copper? VT machining manufactures Tungsten Copper parts to tight tolerances and consistent quality. Tungsten Copper is combines tungsten strength with copper conductivity, so the process is set up specifically for the material.

CNC Gear Cutting Tungsten Copper at VT machining
CNC Gear Cutting Tungsten Copper — produced in-house at VT machining

CNC Gear Cutting Capability for Tungsten Copper

  • Multiple gear types
  • Profile accuracy class
  • Custom modules
  • Hardened-blank ready

Tungsten Copper Material Data

Tungsten Copper — typical properties, quoted for W75Cu25
Density14.8–17.0 g/cm³
Tensile strength790 MPa
Yield strength (0.2%)520 MPa
Hardness220 HB
Melting point1083 (Cu phase) °C
Thermal conductivity180–200 W/m·K
Thermal expansion8.3 ×10⁻⁶/K
Electrical conductivity42–48%
Machinability (C36000 = 100%)35%
Grades we runW70Cu30, W75Cu25, W80Cu20, W85Cu15

Published typical values for W75Cu25. Other grades in the family differ — the certificate supplied with your order carries the actual heat-lot figures.

Machining Tungsten Copper — what actually causes trouble

Two phases with very different behaviour in one part. EDM gives a far more consistent result than milling on fine features, and it is the usual route for heat-spreader profiles.

How CNC Gear Cutting Tungsten Copper Works

Tooth profiles are generated in the Tungsten Copper 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 Tungsten Copper

CNC Gear Cutting Tungsten Copper — achievable tolerances
FeatureStandardPrecision
Accuracy classDIN 8 / AGMA 10DIN 6 / AGMA 12
Profile deviation0.020 mm0.008 mm
Lead deviation0.020 mm0.008 mm
Pitch deviation (cumulative)0.040 mm0.015 mm
Runout0.030 mm0.010 mm
Tooth surface finishRa 1.6 µmRa 0.4 µm (ground)
Module rangem0.5–m8m1–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 Quality & Inspection

We control quality throughout the process, not just at the end. In-process checks plus final inspection — including CMM where specified — keep every Tungsten Copper part to print. Inspection reports, material certificates and first-article documentation can be supplied on request.

Secondary Operations & Finishing

Finished Tungsten Copper parts can move straight into secondary operations under one roof. Typical add-ons are deburring, passivation, anodising, plating, blasting, polishing and laser marking. We coordinate the whole chain so you receive complete, inspection-ready parts.

Working with Tungsten Copper

As a material, Tungsten Copper is combines tungsten strength with copper conductivity. Our setup reflects the alloy's machinability so the finished part is accurate and free of avoidable defects.

We verify the exact grade and condition before machining, and traceable mill certs are available on request. We can work to your nominated material source or specification when required.

Design Tips for CNC Gear Cutting Tungsten Copper

We are happy to suggest design tweaks that improve manufacturability. Providing complete gear data (module, pressure angle, profile shift, quality class) lets us produce Tungsten 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.

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.

Applications of CNC Gear Cutting Tungsten Copper

Customers order CNC Gear Cutting Tungsten Copper 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.

How to Order CNC Gear Cutting Tungsten Copper

Getting a quote is simple. Share your model, the material grade, your quantity and target tolerances. You receive a clear quotation with lead time and honest manufacturability feedback.

Parts We Have Run in Tungsten Copper

Three representative CNC Gear Cutting Tungsten Copper jobs, with the callouts that actually drove the process plan. Yours will differ — these are here so you can judge whether your part is in our range before you spend time on an RFQ.

Bevel gear pair

Material
Tungsten Copper
Size
m2, z20/z40, 90° axes
Key callouts
DIN 8, mounting distance ±0.03 mm
Batch
200 sets

Contact pattern checked on a rolling tester before release.

Spur gear

Material
Tungsten 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.

Helical pinion

Material
Tungsten 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.

Finishing Options for Tungsten Copper

Finishing options available with this material
FinishThickness / effectWhy it gets specified
Deburr / edge break0.05–0.3 mmAll parts unless the drawing says otherwise
Bead blastRa 1.6–3.2 µmUniform matt finish, hides tool marks
Laser markingPart number, lot code, data matrix
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What We Need to Quote CNC Gear Cutting Tungsten 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 Tungsten 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.

Other Metals for CNC Gear Cutting

Other Processes for Tungsten Copper

Send the drawing, the Tungsten Copper grade and the quantity. You get pricing, lead time and any DFM notes back — usually within one business day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CNC Gear Cutting Tungsten Copper and how is it done?

CNC Gear Cutting Tungsten Copper refers to cNC gear cutting forms precise tooth profiles for spur, helical, bevel and worm gears. Applied to Tungsten Copper — combines tungsten strength with copper conductivity — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.

Why is Tungsten Copper a good choice for CNC Gear Cutting?

Tungsten Copper is combines tungsten strength with copper conductivity, which makes it well suited to CNC Gear Cutting. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished Tungsten Copper gear cutting part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.

What material thickness or size range suits CNC Gear Cutting Tungsten Copper?

We machine Tungsten Copper across a broad size range; share your part envelope for confirmation.

What surface finish is achievable on Tungsten Copper with CNC Gear Cutting?

Surface finish on Tungsten Copper is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.

How clean are the edges produced by CNC Gear Cutting on Tungsten Copper?

Machined Tungsten Copper edges are clean and to specification; edge-break or deburring is added when your drawing calls for it.