CNC Gear Hobbing AZ91D Magnesium

VT machining offers CNC Gear Hobbing for AZ91D Magnesium (UNS M11916 / ASTM B93), typically supplied die-cast. Most common magnesium die-cast alloy; good castability.

CNC Gear Hobbing Notes for AZ91D Magnesium

Gear teeth in AZ91D Magnesium are cut to your accuracy class; heat treatment is optional depending on load.

Process Data for CNC Gear Hobbing AZ91D Magnesium

Heat-treat routeAs specified on drawing
Accuracy as cutISO 1328 class 8-9 (AGMA 9-10)
Module range0.3-6
Hobbing speed (HSS-E / carbide)125 / 400 m/min
HobHSS-E (PM) coated hob; carbide for dry hobbing
Gear typesExternal spur and helical, splines, worm wheels

Typical values for AZ91D Magnesium, Die-cast; confirmed on the first part.

AZ91D Magnesium Data Relevant to CNC Gear Hobbing

Equivalent designationsUNS M11916 / ASTM B93
Typical supply conditionDie-cast
Hardness (typical)~63 HB
Tensile strength~230 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.

Quoting CNC Gear Hobbing AZ91D Magnesium

Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm AZ91D Magnesium and its condition (we usually see it supplied die-cast), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.

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Send the drawing, the AZ91D Magnesium condition and the quantity — pricing and lead time come back the same or next business day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does CNC Gear Hobbing AZ91D Magnesium require dedicated tooling?

Most AZ91D Magnesium gear cutting work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.

What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Gear Hobbing AZ91D Magnesium?

CNC Gear Hobbing prototypes for AZ91D Magnesium 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 tolerances can you hold for CNC Gear Hobbing AZ91D Magnesium?

Achievable tolerances for AZ91D Magnesium 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 Hobbing AZ91D Magnesium and how is it done?

CNC Gear Hobbing AZ91D Magnesium refers to gear hobbing generates gear teeth with a rotating hob synchronized to the workpiece. Applied to AZ91D Magnesium — ultralight with excellent machinability — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.

What surface finish is achievable on AZ91D Magnesium with CNC Gear Hobbing?

Surface finish on AZ91D Magnesium is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.