CNC Gear Grinding Nickel from VT machining delivers precision Nickel parts produced to your exact drawing. Gear grinding finishes hardened gear teeth to high accuracy class for quiet, durable transmission, and we tune every parameter to the behaviour of Nickel, which is corrosion and heat resistant.
Process Data for CNC Gear Grinding Nickel
| Wheel (supply condition) | Aluminium oxide, soft grade |
|---|---|
| Depth per pass (rough / finish) | 0.01-0.03 / 0.002-0.005 mm |
| Achievable finish | Ra 0.2-0.4 µm |
| Typical size tolerance | ISO 1328 class 4-6 |
Shown for Nickel 200, the most common Nickel grade we see for CNC Gear Grinding. Typical values for Nickel 200, Annealed; confirmed on the first part.
CNC Gear Grinding Capability for Nickel
- DIN/AGMA accuracy class
- Profile & lead correction
- Hardened-gear finishing
- Low transmission noise
Nickel material properties, finishing options and grade notes are on our CNC Gear Hobbing Nickel page.
How CNC Gear Grinding Nickel Works
Tooth profiles are generated in the Nickel 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 Grinding Nickel
| 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 Grinding Nickel
Small design adjustments often cut cost and lead time. Providing complete gear data (module, pressure angle, profile shift, quality class) lets us produce Nickel gears right the first time. If you send your model early, we will return practical DFM feedback before you commit to production.
CNC Gear Grinding 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 Grinding Nickel
Nickel parts made this way are found throughout aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics and industrial equipment. Prototype, bridge and production volumes are all welcome.
Typical Nickel Parts for CNC Gear Grinding
Illustrative examples of CNC Gear Grinding Nickel 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.
Helical pinion
- Material
- Nickel
- 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.
Splined shaft
- Material
- Nickel
- 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.
Bevel gear pair
- Material
- Nickel
- 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.
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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 Grinding Nickel
- 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 Nickel 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 Grinding
Other Processes for Nickel
Send the drawing, the Nickel grade and the quantity. You get pricing, lead time and any DFM notes back — usually within one business day.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Why is Nickel a good choice for CNC Gear Grinding?
Nickel is corrosion and heat resistant, which makes it well suited to CNC Gear Grinding. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished Nickel gear cutting part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
Does CNC Gear Grinding Nickel require dedicated tooling?
Most Nickel gear cutting work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.
What material thickness or size range suits CNC Gear Grinding Nickel?
We machine Nickel across a broad size range; share your part envelope for confirmation.
Can VT machining make custom Nickel parts to my drawing?
Yes. Nickel 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.