VT machining offers CNC Gear Hobbing for P20 Mold Steel (UNS T51620 / 1.2311 / ~1.2738), typically supplied pre-hardened. Supplied pre-hardened, so molds are machined without heat treatment.
CNC Gear Hobbing Notes for P20 Mold Steel
Gear teeth in P20 Mold Steel are cut to your accuracy class; heat treatment is optional depending on load.
Process Data for CNC Gear Hobbing P20 Mold Steel
| Heat-treat route | As specified on drawing |
|---|---|
| Accuracy as cut | ISO 1328 class 8-9 (AGMA 9-10) |
| Module range | 0.3-6 |
| Hobbing speed (HSS-E / carbide) | 25 / 75 m/min |
| Hob | HSS-E (PM) coated hob; carbide for dry hobbing |
| Gear types | External spur and helical, splines, worm wheels |
Typical values for P20 Mold Steel, Pre-hardened; confirmed on the first part.
P20 Mold Steel Data Relevant to CNC Gear Hobbing
| Equivalent designations | UNS T51620 / 1.2311 / ~1.2738 |
|---|---|
| Typical supply condition | Pre-hardened |
| Hardness (typical) | ~28-32 HRC |
| Tensile strength | ~1000 MPa |
Typical values; we work to your drawing and mill certificate.
More on CNC Gear Hobbing Alloy Steel
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc gear hobbing guidance for all alloy steel grades are on our CNC Gear Hobbing Alloy Steel page.
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Quoting CNC Gear Hobbing P20 Mold Steel
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm P20 Mold Steel and its condition (we usually see it supplied pre-hardened), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.
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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Can VT machining make custom P20 Mold Steel parts to my drawing?
Yes. P20 Mold Steel 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.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Gear Hobbing P20 Mold Steel?
CNC Gear Hobbing prototypes for P20 Mold 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.
How clean are the edges produced by CNC Gear Hobbing on P20 Mold Steel?
Machined P20 Mold Steel edges are clean and to specification; edge-break or deburring is added when your drawing calls for it.
What tolerances can you hold for CNC Gear Hobbing P20 Mold Steel?
Achievable tolerances for P20 Mold 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 P20 Mold Steel with CNC Gear Hobbing?
Surface finish on P20 Mold Steel is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.
What gear accuracy class can you achieve on P20 Mold Steel?
Gear accuracy is specified to DIN/AGMA classes appropriate to the application. Profile and lead are controlled so P20 Mold Steel gears run accurately and quietly under load.