CNC Gear Grinding Tungsten Copper

CNC Gear Grinding Tungsten Copper from VT machining delivers precision Tungsten Copper 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 Tungsten Copper, which is combines tungsten strength with copper conductivity.

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

CNC Gear Grinding Capability for Tungsten Copper

  • DIN/AGMA accuracy class
  • Profile & lead correction
  • Hardened-gear finishing
  • Low transmission noise

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 Grinding 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.

Every job begins from your CAD model or 2D drawing. Fixturing and tool paths are planned so the most critical dimensions are produced in the most rigid, repeatable setup. Critical dimensions are checked on the first part and monitored through the run.

Achievable Tolerances for CNC Gear Grinding Tungsten Copper

CNC Gear Grinding 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 Grinding Quality & Inspection

Consistent quality comes from disciplined process control. Critical dimensions on Tungsten Copper parts are checked in-process and verified at final inspection using calibrated instruments and, where required, CMM measurement. Full documentation — dimensional reports, mill certs, FAIR — is available when your programme needs it.

Working with Tungsten Copper

Tungsten Copper offers a useful combination of properties: it is combines tungsten strength with copper conductivity. Those characteristics shape how we approach gear manufacturing — from tool and parameter selection to work-holding and coolant.

If your application is sensitive to alloy condition, we agree the specification in writing and document it. Stock is sourced from reputable suppliers so what you order is what you receive.

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.

Final tolerances are governed by the material's behaviour, wall thickness and overall stiffness. We give honest DFM feedback if a callout would be costly or better achieved another way.

Secondary Operations & Finishing

We complete Tungsten Copper components with the secondary steps your drawing calls for. We arrange heat treatment, surface treatment, marking and assembly as needed. Tell us the final spec and we will plan the full route so parts arrive ready to use.

Design Tips for CNC Gear Grinding Tungsten Copper

A few design choices make a real difference to cost and quality. 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.

Applications of CNC Gear Grinding Tungsten Copper

CNC Gear Grinding of Tungsten Copper supports parts across aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, semiconductor, energy and general industrial sectors. We scale from one-off prototypes to ongoing production while holding the same quality.

How to Order CNC Gear Grinding Tungsten Copper

Ordering Tungsten Copper parts is straightforward. Provide the drawing, material, quantity and any certification needs. Our engineers reply — in English — with feasibility, pricing and a realistic lead time, usually within one business day.

Parts We Have Run in Tungsten Copper

Three representative CNC Gear Grinding 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.

Internal ring gear

Material
Tungsten Copper
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.

Worm and wheel set

Material
Tungsten Copper
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.

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 Grinding 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 Grinding

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 tolerances can you hold for CNC Gear Grinding Tungsten Copper?

Achievable tolerances for Tungsten Copper gear cutting depend on the alloy, geometry and feature size. We hold tight, repeatable tolerances appropriate to the feature and material. Exact figures are confirmed against your drawing callouts.

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

CNC Gear Grinding Tungsten Copper refers to gear grinding finishes hardened gear teeth to high accuracy class for quiet, durable transmission. 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.

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

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

Which industries use CNC Gear Grinding Tungsten Copper parts?

CNC Gear Grinding Tungsten Copper parts are used across aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, semiconductor and general industrial sectors — anywhere precise Tungsten Copper components are required.

Does CNC Gear Grinding Tungsten Copper require dedicated tooling?

Most Tungsten Copper gear cutting work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.

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

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