Precision Chamfering for Gear Manufacturing

Drawing on decades of expertise in gear cutting and finishing, our Chamfer Hobs deliver burr-free, high-precision profiles with faster cycle times and lower cost per part. Our advanced design technology and comprehensive reconditioning services ensure long-term performance and dependable results across demanding gear manufacturing environments.

Applications

Electric vehicle gearboxes
High-speed motors
Planetary and rotary vector systems
Shaft and ring gears with interference or inclined surfaces

Design & Test

Custom engineered to your unique gear geometry, with precisely defined positioning, arbor configuration, and setup parameters to ensure collision-free operation and optimal chamfer quality.

Machine Compatibility

The Chamfer Hob can run on a separate chamfering station or be paired with a hob on the same arbor, allowing integration with existing chamfer-hobbing machines equipped with chamfer hob software.

Simple Tool Set-up

Star SU Chamfer Hobs are fully interchangeable with those of other manufacturers and are compatible with all types of machine tools equipped with chamfer hob software, eliminating the need for any modifications to the current setup. Each Chamfer Hob is delivered with its own set-up sheet, which includes a dedicated resharpening chart.

Demonstrated Results

MachineEMAG VL 200 H
Chamfer Hob MaterialPM HSS + Alcrona Pro coating
Cycle Time20 seconds per gear
Tool Life/ Resharpening30,000 gears
Total Tool Life600,000 gears
Result65% cost reduction per gear vs. conventional chamfer/deburr