Description

Custom Gear Shafts & Pinion Shafts

Custom Gear Shafts for Integrated Power Transmission

A gear shaft is not simply a shaft with teeth cut on one end. The tooth form, bearing journals, shoulders, keyways, heat treatment and inspection datums have to work as one rotating component.

YUBAO manufactures drawing-based spur gear shafts, helical gear shafts, pinion shafts and selected internal-tooth gear shaft components for reducers, motors, automation, material-handling equipment and industrial machinery. CNC turning, gear hobbing, shaping, skiving, heat treatment, tooth grinding, journal grinding and inspection are selected around the finished geometry and production volume.

Module 0.5–3.0Spur, helical and internal-tooth reference range
15°–30°Pressure-angle reference range
DIN / ISO 6–7Reference accuracy by gear type
55–62 HRCTooth-hardness reference range
Send a Gear Shaft Drawing

Reference data support early drawing review. Final capability depends on tooth count, shaft diameter, gear location, heat-treatment distortion, grinding access, datum structure and the inspection standard specified on the released drawing.

Custom gear shaft manufactured to drawing
Drawing-Based Gear Shaft RangeSpur · helical · pinion · selected internal-tooth structures
Why Gear Shafts

Designed Around the Tooth Form and Shaft Datums Together

The gear and shaft cannot be reviewed as separate drawings when tooth contact, journal alignment and bearing support depend on one rotating geometry.

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One-piece torque transfer

When the gear and shaft are manufactured as one component, the tooth position stays directly related to the journals that support rotation.

02

Gear accuracy is only useful when the shaft runs true

Profile, lead and pitch accuracy have to work with bearing seats, shoulders, end faces and a clear datum plan.

03

The process route follows the gear type

Spur, helical and internal-tooth structures use different combinations of hobbing, shaping, skiving, broaching, heat treatment and grinding.

Technical Parameters

Gear Shaft Capability at a Glance

Reference values for early screening. Final capability follows the released drawing, datum structure and named inspection standard.

Feature Reference Capability Engineering Relevance
Gear Types Spur, helical, pinion and selected internal-tooth gear shaft components Tooth access, shaft geometry and datum relationships determine the manufacturing route.
Module & Pressure Angle Module / normal module 0.5–3.0 mm · pressure angle 15°–30° Tooth count, mating gear data and the applicable DIN, ISO or customer standard must be defined.
Helical Geometry Helix angle up to 45° reference · left-hand or right-hand · face width up to 150 mm reference Helix angle, hand, axial load, bearing arrangement and grinding access are reviewed together.
Accuracy & Surface DIN / ISO Grade 6–7 reference · tooth surface Ra 0.4–1.6 μm reference Profile, lead, pitch and runout requirements must be tied to a named standard and inspection method.
Heat Treatment Tooth hardness 55–62 HRC · core hardness 30–45 HRC reference Material, case depth, distortion allowance and post-treatment finishing are confirmed as one route.
Internal-Tooth Relationship Bore H7–H9 reference · gear-to-bore coaxiality down to 0.02 mm reference Internal teeth are reviewed with bore fit, tooth access and shaping, broaching or power skiving feasibility.
Spur & Helical Gear Shaft Details
Spur Gear ShaftsModule 0.5–3.0 mm · DIN / ISO Grade 6 reference · 58–62 HRC reference
Helical Gear ShaftsNormal module 0.5–3.0 mm · helix angle up to 45° · DIN / ISO Grade 7 reference
Face WidthUp to 150 mm reference, subject to support and grinding access
Drawing-DefinedTooth count, profile shift, detailed profile / lead / pitch tolerances, torque, speed and balance grade
Internal-Tooth Gear Shaft Details
Tooth FormSpur or helical internal teeth; complex structures require drawing review
Helix AngleUp to 20° reference for helical internal teeth
Surface & FitRa 0.8 μm reference when process allows · H7–H9 bore reference
Manufacturing RouteGear shaping, broaching or power skiving according to geometry, access and quantity
Manufacturing & Inspection

From Shaft Datum to Finished Tooth Flank

The route is planned around the relationship between the gear teeth, bearing journals, shoulders, keyways, splines and mounting interfaces.

CNC gear shaft manufacturing
Manufacturing

Choose the process around tooth access and the datum plan

CNC turning establishes the shaft geometry first. Hobbing, shaping, broaching or skiving is selected by tooth form and access, followed by heat treatment and grinding where required.

CNC turning · hobbing / shaping / skiving · heat treatment · gear grinding · journal grinding
Gear shaft inspection
Quality Control

Verify the complete rotating relationship

Inspection may cover profile, lead, pitch, tooth runout, gear-to-journal coaxiality, bearing seats, shoulders, hardness and traceability.

Profile · lead · pitch · runout · shaft datums · hardness · traceability
Gear Shaft Types

Different Tooth Forms Need Different Manufacturing Routes

YUBAO reviews tooth geometry, shaft structure, heat treatment and inspection as one drawing-defined component.

Spur gear shaft
01

Spur Gear Shafts

Integrated straight-tooth and shaft structures for compact parallel-axis transmission stages.

Module 0.5–3.0DIN / ISO 6 ref.58–62 HRC ref.
Helical gear shaft manufactured to drawing
02

Helical Gear Shafts

Helical tooth forms for smoother engagement, reviewed with helix hand, axial load, bearing arrangement and speed.

Helix up to 45° ref.LH / RHRa 0.4–1.6 μm
Internal-tooth gear shaft component
03

Internal-Tooth Gear Shaft Components

Selected internal-tooth shaft or carrier-style components where bore fit, coaxiality and machining access are critical.

H7–H9 bore ref.0.02 mm coaxiality ref.Shaping / skiving
Typical Applications

Where Gear Shafts Work

Tooth accuracy, journal alignment, torque, speed and duty cycle are matched to the actual drive system shown in the drawing.

Reducers and gearboxes application
01

Reducers & Gearboxes

Integrated pinion and gear shafts for compact transmission stages.

Servo and automation application
02

Servo Motors, Automation & Electric Drives

Compact gear shafts for controlled-motion systems requiring stable positioning and low runout.

Industrial machinery application
03

Industrial Machinery, Pumps & Material Handling

Durable drawing-based shafts where journals, keyways, splines and teeth operate as one component.

FAQ

Before You Send a Gear Shaft Drawing

Can YUBAO manufacture gear shafts directly from customer drawings?

Yes. YUBAO reviews the gear type, shaft geometry, material, heat treatment, accuracy requirements, application duty and production volume before confirming the manufacturing and inspection route.

Which gear shaft types can YUBAO review?

YUBAO can review spur gear shafts, helical gear shafts, pinion shafts and selected internal-tooth gear shaft components. Final feasibility depends on tooth access, shaft geometry, hardness, required grade and measurement method.

Can the gear teeth and bearing journals be ground in one project?

Yes, when the drawing and geometry require it. Gear grinding and journal grinding can be planned around the functional datum relationship so the finished tooth position remains related to the bearing seats.

How is gear shaft accuracy confirmed?

The drawing should define the applicable DIN, ISO or customer standard together with profile, lead, pitch, runout and shaft-datum requirements. YUBAO then confirms the available process and inspection route for those features.

Which materials and heat treatments are available?

Alloy and carburizing steels can be reviewed according to the drawing. Final material, case depth, tooth hardness, core hardness and post-heat-treatment finishing route are confirmed for the project rather than selected from a fixed catalogue.

What information is needed for quotation?

A finished drawing or 3D model, gear standard, module, tooth count, pressure angle, helix angle and hand, material, heat treatment, datum requirements, tolerances, torque, speed, quantity and application information help YUBAO prepare a useful quotation.

Send Your Drawing.
Define the Right Manufacturing Route.

Share the application, critical dimensions, tolerances and expected annual volume. YUBAO will review the process route, inspection scope and project requirements before preparing the quotation. Drawing-based review · Project-specific process planning · Confidential drawing handling
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