CNC Gear Hobbing 317L Stainless Steel

VT machining offers CNC Gear Hobbing for 317L Stainless Steel (UNS S31703 / 1.4438), typically supplied annealed. More Mo than 316L for harsher chemical service.

CNC Gear Hobbing Notes for 317L Stainless Steel

Gear teeth in 317L Stainless Steel are cut to your accuracy class; heat treatment is optional depending on load.

Process Data for CNC Gear Hobbing 317L Stainless Steel

Heat-treat routeNone (used as supplied)
Accuracy as cutISO 1328 class 8-9 (AGMA 9-10)
Module range0.3-6
Hobbing speed (HSS-E / carbide)20 / 70 m/min
HobHSS-E (PM) coated hob; carbide for dry hobbing
Gear typesExternal spur and helical, splines, worm wheels

Typical values for 317L Stainless Steel, Annealed; confirmed on the first part.

317L Stainless Steel Data Relevant to CNC Gear Hobbing

Equivalent designationsUNS S31703 / 1.4438
Typical supply conditionAnnealed
Hardness (typical)≤95 HRB
Tensile strength≥515 MPa

Typical values; we work to your drawing and mill certificate.

More on CNC Gear Hobbing Stainless Steel

Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc gear hobbing guidance for all stainless steel grades are on our CNC Gear Hobbing Stainless Steel page.

Quoting CNC Gear Hobbing 317L Stainless Steel

Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm 317L Stainless Steel and its condition (we usually see it supplied annealed), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CNC Gear Hobbing 317L Stainless Steel and how is it done?

CNC Gear Hobbing 317L Stainless Steel refers to gear hobbing generates gear teeth with a rotating hob synchronized to the workpiece. Applied to 317L Stainless Steel — corrosion resistant, strong and hygienic — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.

What tolerances can you hold for CNC Gear Hobbing 317L Stainless Steel?

Achievable tolerances for 317L Stainless Steel 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 surface finish is achievable on 317L Stainless Steel with CNC Gear Hobbing?

Surface finish on 317L Stainless Steel is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.

What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Gear Hobbing 317L Stainless Steel?

CNC Gear Hobbing prototypes for 317L 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.

What gear accuracy class can you achieve on 317L Stainless Steel?

Gear accuracy is specified to DIN/AGMA classes appropriate to the application. Profile and lead are controlled so 317L Stainless Steel gears run accurately and quietly under load.