Gear Hobbing Operator Interview Questions and Answers

Gear cutting is a process of creating gear teeth on a gear blank using a gear hobbing machine.

• Set up the gear hobbing machine with the appropriate gear hob and gear blank

• Align the gear hob and gear blank to ensure proper cutting

• Engage the machine to start the cutting process

• Monitor the cutting process for accuracy and quality

• Inspect the finished gear for any defects or imperfections

Gears are made by cutting teeth into a blank gear using a gear hobbing machine.

• Start by selecting the appropriate gear hobbing machine based on the size and type of gear needed.

• Secure the blank gear onto the machine's spindle and the hob onto the machine's arbor.

• Set the machine's parameters such as speed, feed rate, and depth of cut.

• Engage the machine to start cutting the teeth into the blank gear.

• Inspect the finished gear for accuracy and quality.

• Examples: Spur gears, helica...read more