Face milling and face hobbing are the two principal processesused in the production of bevel and hypoid gears. A manufacturermust decide on one or the other. This paper defines the methods andthe inherent characteristics they impose on the tooth design andmanufacture. Geometric tooth design differences and the reasons forthe differences are examined. TCA, finite element analysis and testresults for the two processes are included. The cutting processesand cutting tools are compared. The advantages and disadvantages ofeach process are enumerated. Based on this information and therequirements of the application, a criteria for the selection ofone process over the over is proposed.
- Edition:
- 90
- Published:
- 10/01/1990
- Number of Pages:
- 13
- File Size:
- 1 file , 720 KB
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