Resharpening

Resharpening

A detailed look at gear tool resharpening. In Issue 13, we discussed the importance of tool quality and the proper maintenance of a tool that shows signs of wear. In this issue, we will cover the basics of the process used to sharpen the hob. The types of wear on a...
Cutting Tool Maintenance

Cutting Tool Maintenance

The importance of tool quality. The achievable quality of a gear is greatly affected by the quality of the cutting tool used. “Quality” in this context means geometric accuracy (as opposed to metallurgical quality or surface finish, for example). A gear’s geometry can...