Gear Shaper Cutters

Star SU offers a comprehensive range of shaping tools engineered to meet the demands of virtually any gear manufacturing application.

Shaping Tools for Virtually Every Application

Our high performance gear shaper cutters deliver exceptional reliability, precision, and durability across a wide variety of gear forms and materials. Whether you’re producing internal or external gears, splines, or specialized tooth profiles, our shaping solutions enhance accuracy, extend tool life, and support consistent, world class production quality.

Shaper Cutter Types

Disc-type
Deep counterbore-type
Shank-type
Internal hub type

Special cutters for sprockets, cams, splines, timing belts and large modules

For pre-finishing
For finishing
Available also unground

Dimensions

Module min./max. 0.5 – 16.0 mm
Max. diameter 220 mm
Other dimensions on request

Taper shanks

MK K 2
MK K 3
MK K 4
FK 1
FK 2

Standard profiles

DIN 3972 – BP I
DIN 3972 – BP II
DIN 3972 – BP III
DIN 3972 – BP IV
DIN 5480
BS 2062
ASA B5.15-1950
ANSI B92.1-1970

Profile modifications

Semi-topping
Protuberance
Topping
Modification of flank for tip and/or root relief on gear
Modification of pressure angle
Combination of several of the above modifications

Quality

A DIN 1829
AA DIN 1829
ANSI/AGMA 1104-A09

Material

High-alloy HSS-PM steels

Coatings

Gold (TiN)
Futura Nano (TiAlN)
Alcrona (AlCrN)
Other coatings on request