Why Are Plastic Gears Quieter Than Metal Gears?
In precision engineering, noise reduction can be crucial for many applications. Plastic gears are an excellent alternative to metal gears when quieter operation is needed. Plastic gears are generally quieter than metal gears due to four key factors: superior noise-dampening properties that absorb vibrations, material flexibility that reduces impact noise, lower density that minimizes meshing […]
How to Select Materials for Custom Gears?
Choosing the right material for custom gears directly impacts performance, cost, and manufacturing success. After machining thousands of precision gears for aerospace, medical, and industrial clients, we’ve seen how material selection affects everything from dimensional accuracy to long-term durability. Many engineers struggle with balancing strength requirements against budget constraints, or selecting materials that actually work […]
What Factors Most Affect the Price of Custom Gears?
Custom gear pricing depends on more than material costs — it’s about which specifications drive expense and where you have flexibility. Small changes in tolerances, materials, or surface finishes can dramatically impact both cost and lead time for precision gear manufacturing. The biggest cost drivers in custom gear orders are material selection, tolerance requirements, surface […]
