RESOURCES & CAPABILITIES:

gear type/size capability, equipment, manufacturing development, business systems

Our capabilities, and the resources to support them, are determined by our ethos of a solutions-focused, knowledge-based approach to most efficiently and effectively meet customer requirements, whether for individual gears or full gearbox assemblies. We work in a business where precision, reliability and superior quality products are mandatory for our customers, and we have the expertise in personnel, investment in machinery and quality standard systems that help guarantee our PDQ is unparalleled.

We perform most of our engineering and manufacturing processes in-house which serves to help control lead times and improve quality control. Our heat treatment capability, for example, means we are uniquely positioned to produce carburized/hardened ground gears, while our team’s experience in their respective fields, and consequent expertise, ensures we have the capability to develop a product from concept to development and full production in a rapid response scenario without compromising on quality.

EQUIPMENT

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gear type/size capability

type of
gear
pitch
diameter
diametral
pitch
face
width
unground
tooth
ground
tooth
Spiral Bevel Gear16 inches3 to 40 DP3.5 inchesAGMA Class 11AGMA Class 14
Zerol Bevel Gear12 inches3 to 40 DP2.5 inchesAGMA Class 11AGMA Class 13
Straight Bevel Gear20 inches3 to 48 DP3.0 inchesAGMA Class 10Not Applicable
      
External Spur Gear18 inches3 to 48 DP8.0 inchesAGMA Class 10AGMA Class 14
Internal Spur Gear20 inches3 to 48 DP8.0 inchesAGMA Class 10AGMA Class 14
      
External Helical Gear14 inches5 to 48 DP8.0 inchesAGMA Class 10AGMA Class 13
Internal Helical Gear14 inches6 to 48 DP4.0 inchesAGMA Class 10AGMA Class 13
      
Involute Spline18 inches3/6 to 80/160 DP8.0 inchesANSI892.1 Class 5ANSI892.1 Class 5

MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT

Aero Gear practices Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement to further optimize efficiency throughout the design and manufacturing processes. We are recognized as a highly responsive, high tech, lean leader.

Our Continuous Improvement culture is based on open and direct communication in an environment of mutual trust and respect. Our organization was an early adopter of lean principles, using Shingijutsu concepts and consultation. We have organized our entire factory to optimize flow and continue to routinely hold Kaizen workshops to improve our flow and competitiveness.

Our flow concept is based on providing the best quality, shortest lead time and reasonable cost through shortening the production flow by eliminating waste. We pride ourselves on making data-driven decisions and rigorously applying the Plan-Do-Check-Act philosophy.

BUSINESS SYSTEMS

Our people are the engine that drives aero gear’s continuous pursuit of excellence.

TODAY, TOMORROW, AND IN THE FUTURE.