VT machining offers CNC Gear Hobbing for 1050 Aluminum (UNS A91050 / EN AW-1050A), typically supplied O / H14. Commercially pure; very soft and gummy, so sharp polished tools and high rake are needed.
CNC Gear Hobbing Notes for 1050 Aluminum
Gear teeth in 1050 Aluminum are cut to your accuracy class; heat treatment is optional depending on load.
Process Data for CNC Gear Hobbing 1050 Aluminum
| 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) | 100 / 320 m/min |
| Hob | HSS-E (PM) coated hob; carbide for dry hobbing |
| Gear types | External spur and helical, splines, worm wheels |
Typical values for 1050 Aluminum, O / H14; confirmed on the first part.
1050 Aluminum Data Relevant to CNC Gear Hobbing
| Equivalent designations | UNS A91050 / EN AW-1050A |
|---|---|
| Typical supply condition | O / H14 |
| Hardness (typical) | ~20-35 HB |
| Tensile strength | ~75-125 MPa |
Typical values; we work to your drawing and mill certificate.
More on CNC Gear Hobbing Aluminum
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc gear hobbing guidance for all aluminum grades are on our CNC Gear Hobbing Aluminum page.
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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What tolerances can you hold for CNC Gear Hobbing 1050 Aluminum?
Achievable tolerances for 1050 Aluminum 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 the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Gear Hobbing 1050 Aluminum?
CNC Gear Hobbing prototypes for 1050 Aluminum can be produced quickly and scaled to series production. Send your drawing and quantity and we will advise lead time and any minimum order.
Why is 1050 Aluminum a good choice for CNC Gear Hobbing?
1050 Aluminum is lightweight with excellent machinability, which makes it well suited to CNC Gear Hobbing. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished 1050 Aluminum gear cutting part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
What is CNC Gear Hobbing 1050 Aluminum and how is it done?
CNC Gear Hobbing 1050 Aluminum refers to gear hobbing generates gear teeth with a rotating hob synchronized to the workpiece. Applied to 1050 Aluminum — lightweight with excellent machinability — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.
What gear accuracy class can you achieve on 1050 Aluminum?
Gear accuracy is specified to DIN/AGMA classes appropriate to the application. Profile and lead are controlled so 1050 Aluminum gears run accurately and quietly under load.