Turning & Machining
Global Gear has the turning and machining equipment necessary to hold tolerances to +/-25 microns with surface finishes of Ra10. The turning and machining equipment is augmented by automated feedback gauging and errorless masters to ensure achievement of the highest possible quality levels.
Global Gear’s precision turning and machining equipment includes the following:
Turning
4 - Okuma L370 CNC Lathes
2 - Okuma LSF 12
1 - Okuma LSF 10
1 - Mazak Dual Turret DT20
2 - Okuma LB300
1 - Hyundai HIT 8S
2 - Hyundai HIT 400G
8 - Mazak QT18
2 - Mazak QT20
2 - Mazak Quikturn QTN 250
1 - Mazak Quikturn DT20
2 - Yama Seiki GA 2600 lathes
2 - Mori Seiki DuraTurn 2050 lathes
2 - Mori Seiki NL 1500 with bar feed
4 - Mori Seiki SL25B
Broach Machines
2 - Apex Broach
2 - American
2 - Ty-Miles
Machining Centers
2 - Chiron DZ-15W Twin Spindle Machining Centers
2 - Brother TC 32-A Machining Centers
1 - Mori Seiki NMV 3000 DLG
1 - Yama Seiki VMB1020
1 - Mori Seiki NH5000DCG
1 - Mori Seiki V3000
1 - Mori Seiki Frontier M2

Yama Seiki GA2600 Turning Center

Mori Seiki NMV3000 Machining Center
Hobbing & Shaving
Global Gear has the capability to hob and shave gears and shafts up to 300 mm in diameter and 150 mm in depth. By utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and processes, we can meet AGMA 8 quality standards.
Global Gear's precision hobbing and shaving equipment includes the following:
Hobbing
2 - Mitsubishi GC10
1 - Mitsubishi GB10
3 - Mitsubishi GC20
6 - Mitsubishi GC25
2 - Liebherr LC153
2 - Liebherr LCS180
2 - Liebherr LC282
Shaving
8 - Mitsubishi FA30
1 - Red Ring RASO 200
1 - Gleason 2ZSE 150T
3 - Sicmat RASO 100

Liebherr LCS180 Hobbing Machine

Mitsubishi Shaver
Shaping & Grinding
Global Gear produces shaped gears for transmissions and transfer cases up to 380 mm in diameter, as well as ground gears up to AGMA 14 utilizing precision equipment. Global Gear has the versatility to process both form and generative grinding, including CBN grinding on gears up to 300 mm in diameter.
Global Gear’s shaping and grinding equipment includes the following:
Shaping
3 - Liebherr LSE 380
Gear Tooth Grinding
2 - Liebherr LCS 300
ID / OD Grinding
6 - Tripet TST 100 CN Grinders
1 - Junker 30 CNC Grinders
1 - Diasho Double Disk Grinder GMV-450G2

Liebherr LCS 300 Gear Tooth Grinder
Engineering
Engineering support is a critical service that Global Gear provides its customers beginning in the early prototyping and tooling development stages. This support continues throughout the design process and balance of the product lifecycle. Global Gear's engineering team includes design, tooling, quality and project engineers who utilize technical software, including Pro E and AutoCad, to integrate with the customer's design process. In addition, Global Gear consults with customers on their specific NVH requirements and can meet these through a variety of gear manufacturing methods and design options.
Other Services
Inventory Management
Global Gear assists customers in increasing their operational efficiency in a variety of ways, including inventory management. Global Gear uses web-enabled technologies to seamlessly integrate with the customer's inventory management process, ensuring effective management. In addition, Global Gear can provide and manage inventory on a consignment basis to meet flexible requirements and schedules.
Supply Chain Management
Global Gear ensures the best available cost, quality and schedule achievement for each of its products by utilizing Global Gear's robust supply chain management. This includes sourcing of raw materials, components and secondary operations.