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History of Hobbing Machines

2023-12-11

Press Release | November, 2023


Hobbing machines are a type of Gear Cutting machine that have been used for centuries to produce gears. The history of hobbing machines dates back to the early 19th century when the first hobbing machines were developed in France and England.



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TOMAN Small Gear Hobbing Machine


The invention of the Hobbing Machine is credited to a French engineer named Joseph R. Brown. In 1835, he patented the first practical hobbing machine, which was capable of producing spur gears. Brown's machine used a rotating cutting tool called a hob to cut the teeth into the gear blank.




The hobbing machine quickly gained popularity due to its efficiency and accuracy in producing gears. It revolutionized the Gear Manufacturing industry, replacing the slower and less precise methods of gear cutting that were previously used.



Over the years, the design and capabilities of hobbing machines continued to improve. In the late 19th century, hobbing machines were further developed to produce helical gears, which have angled teeth instead of straight teeth. This advancement allowed for the production of more complex gears used in various industries.


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TOMAN LARGE Gear Hobbing Machine


In the early 20th century, hobbing machines became more automated and capable of producing gears with higher precision. The introduction of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) technology in the 1960s further enhanced the capabilities of hobbing machines, allowing for more complex gear designs and faster production rates.



Today, hobbing machines are widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. They are capable of producing a wide range of gears, from small to large, and can handle a variety of materials including steel, brass, and plastic.



In conclusion, the history of hobbing machines dates back to the 19th century when the first practical machine was invented. Since then, hobbing machines have undergone significant advancements, leading to increased precision, efficiency, and versatility in gear manufacturing.






About Zhejiang Toman Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (Toman)


Toman is a company that adheres to the strategic vision of to be the leader in the professional field, with the mission of innovation to drive customer value enhancement, and the business philosophy of WISE, ALWAYS KEEP STEP AHEAD. In operation since 2006, the company includes the complete range of Gear Hobbing machine, gear cutting machine, gear machining compound machine tools, Gear Shaving Machine, automatic production units, automatic turning production lines, and MES manufacturing execution system, etc. TOMAN today, is recognised as an industry leader for machines in China.




Toman cutting machines:


CNC high precision gear hobbing machine, Gear Chamfering Machine, Gear Shaving machine, gear hobbing machine with integrated chamfering station etc.

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Our machines are suitable for commercial vehicle gear, passenger vehicle gear, construction machinery gear, especially for the processing of new energy vehicle gear.



For more information about cnc Gear Cutting Machines, please visit our website:


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For further information, please contact:


Sharon Gong

Master of Mechanical Engineering

Whatsapp/Wechat: +8613589398142

Mail: sharon@zjtoman.com

gongyx@zjtoman.com

Skype: sharon.gong525


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