External Gears
- Pitch: 48 to 0.5 DP (0.53 to 50.8 Module)
- Narrow gap spur, helical and double helical
- Quality levels to AGMA Q15/A2/ISO A2
- Maximum gear grinding diameter to 78 inches OD
- Specializing in Carburized and Die Quenched Gears
The Art of Performance Gearing
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Art in Mesh with Science
The Milwaukee Gear™ custom steel gears, pinions and assemblies for OEM market leaders require case hardened helical and spur ground tooth gears to exacting specifications with traceability and reliable lead times. We help our customers to be successful with design assistance and process engineering optimization. Our engineering talent and passion for excellence for over 90 years have earned a sustained customer base.
We can serve your specific needs
Basic
- Part to print
Advanced
- Precision gear and pinion manufacturing
- Optimizing current designs
- Partner to develop new more cost effective torque dense designs
- Bundle multiple components into a sub-assembly to reduce number of vendors
- Providing repair services
Service
- Field monitoring & diagnostics.
Consistent processes, internally controlled
Milwaukee Gear Products
- External gears
- External gear assemblies
- Internal gears
- Pinions
- Pinion assemblies
- Double helical
- Specialty parts
- Rapid prototypes
- Custom gearboxes
Additional Services
Typical Gear Specification Outline
- 8620 bearing quality steel
- Carburized, die quench and ground
- AGMA class 12
- Rating reviewed for target design life
Gear Testing Capabilities
- State of the art gear inspection equipment
- Automated nital etch system, fully submerged
- Microhardness testing
- Carbon analysis
- In-house destructive and non-destructive testing
- Full metallurgical lab
- On-staff metallurgist
- Reverse engineering and design optimization via KISSsoft and LVR
Experience with the Total Process Provides
- Proper tooth cutting to anticipate distortion
- Proper uniform case depth
- Proper transition to Root, no stress risers
- Optimized performance and life
Summary of Key Capabilities
Design and Optimization
- Design optimization using state-of-the-art gear software
- Engineering experience to troubleshoot application and performance problems, professional failure analysis
- Automated pricing
- Fast response
Gear Manufacturing & Inspection
- Hobbing & grinding capacity to 78” OD
- AGMA Class 10 to 15
- Precision gear geometry measurement and documentation
- Full nital etch inspection to ensure no grinding burns
External Gear Assemblies
Assembly Options:
- Bolted Together
- Shrink Fit
- Electron Beam Welding
- Dynamic balancing
- Static Balancing
- Gear face angle grinding
Internal Gears
Pitch: 48 to 1 DP
(0.53 to 25.4 Module)
- Milling up to 49 inches
- Shaper Cutting up to 50 inches
- Quality Levels to AGMA Q15/A2/ISO A2
- Spur and Helical
- Gear grind up to 78 inches OD
- Broach up to 80 tons
Pinions
Milwaukee Gear has the technology to manufacture extremely critical high-speed pinions which operate at speeds that require near perfect machining
- Spur and Helical
- Pitch: 48 to 0.5 DP (0.53 to 50.8 Module)
- Manufacture up to 80 inches in length
- Quality Levels to AGMA Q15/A2/ISO A2
Pinion Assemblies
Our Capabilities Include:
- Hard Chrome Plating
- Thin Dense Chrome Plating
- Dynamic Balancing
- Electrical Run Out Compensation
- Proficient with high alloy metals
- Timed Double Helical Pinions, Keyed, Splined, or EB Welded
High Speed
- We have the capabilities to manufacture high precision gears for dependable performance and service life
- Proficient in face angle grinding on pinions and gears
- Our progressive production techniques provide high precision gears with speeds up to 70,000 RPM
Double Helical
The narrow gap double helical option provides 20% more rating than spur gear with no induced thrust
Assembly options:
- Electron Beam Welding
- Option to Herringbone gear is a bolted design with no gap between LH & RH gears
- Design assistance is available to identify optimum configurations and size
Specialty Parts
Milwaukee Gear is not limited to traditional gear configurations. We have the ability to manufacture precision parts beyond gearing
Examples:
- Carriers
- Couplings
- Shafts
- Clutches
Rapid Prototypes
Using six sigma lean tools focusing on time, money & waste we established a Rapid Prototype program. Through process driven solutions & team commitment, we offer quick deliveries when needed. This new 4140 rolled ring nitrided spur gear assembly with 5 module & 445 mm pitch diameter was shipped in 6 weeks.
Custom Gear Boxes
Manufactured to Customer Specifications Specializing in Planetary Configurations Assist with Gear Design, Optimization and Rating
Custom precision turn-key designs that include:
- Gearing
- Housing
- Bearings
- Shafts
- In-house spin test
Industry Applications
Metals
- Gearbox and coupling repair and upgrade.
- Reverse engineering.
- Coupling mounting.
- Motor mounting.
- We repair all brands.
Turbo-Machinery
- Oil-free, air and gas, integrally geared compressors.
- Single & Multi- Stages, API 617 compliant.
- Gear rotary positive displacement blowers.
- Oil-free rotary lobe gas screw compressors.
- High-performance couplings and complete high-speed gearboxes.
Hoists and Lifts
- Ladles.
- Cranes.
Light and Heavy Rail
- Main propulsion.
- Pinion and gear assemblies.
Energy
- Stimulation & Fracturing Pumps.
- Drilling Pumps / Mud Pumps.
- Well Service Pumps.
- Wind power.
Heavy Industrial
- Paper.
- Shaker screens.
- Marine propulsion.
- Beam pumps.
- Mining.off-road.
General Industrial
- Meat grinders.
- Plastic extrusion.
- Shredders.
- Mixers.