PRECISION GEAR MANUFACTURING • CUSTOM TOOTH GENERATION
PRECISION GEAR MANUFACTURING & CUSTOM TOOTH GENERATION.
High-precision custom gear cutting, machining, and grinding from prototype development to full production. Manufacturing Spur, Helical, Worm Gears, Splines, Racks, Face Gears, Conikron Bevels, and Very Fine Pitch Gears engineered to high-accuracy AGMA and ISO quality standards.
CUSTOM PROTOTYPE TO PRODUCTION
From single custom replacement gears and rapid prototyping to high-volume production runs. We work from your CAD files, blueprints, or physical samples with flexible tooling and fast turnaround.
PRECISION TOOTH ACCURACY & FINISH
High-accuracy gear hobbing, shaping, broaching, and gear tooth grinding across coarse to ultra-fine pitches. Engineered with strict backlash control, smooth tooth flank finishes, and optimal load distribution.
IN-HOUSE QUALITY METROLOGY
Comprehensive in-house quality inspection utilizing double-flank composite testing, tooth thickness verification, and pitch runout mapping aligned to AGMA and ISO quality tolerance standards.
Comprehensive Gear Manufacturing Portfolio
MicroGear delivers precision custom gearing manufactured to exact customer specifications. From standard power transmission gearing to complex miniature instrument gear trains, we utilize advanced tooth generation machinery and in-house metrology verification.
Spur Gears
External and internal precision spur gears manufactured with straight, parallel teeth. Engineered for high mechanical efficiency, uniform torque transmission, and minimal backlash.
- Tooth Forms: Standard Involute, Stub Tooth, Full Depth
- Pitch Range: Coarse to Ultra-Fine Pitch
- Configurations: Pinion Shafts, Webbed, Hubless, Custom Hubs
- Materials: Alloy Steel, Stainless, Bronze, Delrin, Aluminum
Helical Gears
Single and double helical (herringbone) gears featuring angled tooth engagement. Provides gradual, smooth tooth contact with higher load capacity and whisper-quiet operation at elevated speeds.
- Tooth Forms: Right & Left Hand Helix, Cross Helical
- Performance: High Contact Ratio, Smooth Torque Density
- Applications: Transmissions, High-Speed Drives, Reducers
- Finishing: Precision Flank Shaving, Tooth Grinding
Worm Gears & Worms
Precision single and multi-start worms paired with precision-throated bronze or alloy worm wheels. Exceptional reduction ratios in compact envelopes with smooth, self-locking options.
- Worms: Single, Double, Triple & Quadruple Start
- Worm Gears: Phosphor Bronze, Cast Iron, High-Tensile Alloys
- Features: Ground Worm Threads, Matched Wheel Sets
- Efficiency: Optimized Lead Angles for Low Friction
Splines & Spline Shafts
Internal and external involute splines, straight-sided splines, and serrated shafts. Precision broached, shaped, or hobbed to ensure positive non-slip torque transmission and exact axial alignment.
- Profiles: Involute Splines (30°, 37.5°, 45°), Straight-Sided
- Forms: Major Diameter, Pitch Diameter, or Root Fit
- Capability: Internal Broaching & External Shaft Hobbing
- Standards: ANSI B92.1, DIN 5480, ISO 4156 Aligned
Rack Gears
Precision straight and helical gear racks manufactured in continuous lengths. Ideal for converting rotary motion to smooth linear actuation with zero slip and micro-positioning accuracy.
- Tooth Geometry: Straight Spur and Helical Tooth Racks
- Pitch Accuracy: Strict Pitch-to-Pitch Cumulative Tolerance
- Customization: Custom Mounting Holes, Ends Machined to Mate
- Applications: CNC Systems, Industrial Robotics, Actuators
Face Gears
Specialized circular disc face gears paired with standard spur or helical pinions for intersecting or offset shaft power transmission. Delivers high torque density and low sensitivity to axial pinion misalignment.
- Orientation: 90° Intersecting & Offset Right-Angle Drives
- Drive Pinion: Mates with Standard Spur / Helical Pinions
- Advantages: Compact Form Factor, Multi-Pinion Drive Options
- Materials: Case-Hardened Steels, Stainless, Engineering Polymers
Conikron & Coniflex Bevel Gears
Straight bevel gears produced with Coniflex / Conikron crowning. Features localized tooth contact to tolerate slight mounting deflections without edge loading, ensuring smooth right-angle operation.
- Tooth Profile: Coniflex Crowned Straight Bevel Teeth
- Advantage: Eliminates Severe Edge-Contact Stresses
- Shaft Angles: 90° Standard and Custom Angle Bevel Drives
- Testing: Master Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Verification
Very Fine Pitch Gears
Miniature and ultra-fine pitch instrument gears manufactured down to 120+ Diametral Pitch (0.2 Module). Built for precision instrumentation, aerospace actuators, medical systems, and encoders.
- Pitch Capability: 48 DP to 120+ DP (Down to 0.2 Mod)
- Tolerances: High-Precision Flank Profiles & Low Runout
- Dimensions: Sub-Millimeter to Miniature Diameters
- Industries: Aerospace Controls, Medical Devices, Optics
PRECISION GEAR MANUFACTURING STANDARDS & QUALITY ASSURANCE
MicroGear precision gears are manufactured and inspected in close alignment with recognized industry gear standards (AGMA, ISO 1328, and DIN 3962). Our rigorous dimensional verification ensures tooth profile fidelity, minimal composite variation, and smooth field performance.
Request a Quote for Custom Precision Gearing
Upload your gear drawings, CAD files, or technical parameters. Our California engineering team will evaluate your tooth geometry, material options, and deliver a competitive quote with reliable lead times.