Gears
Milwaukee ForgeTech manufactures custom forged gears for demanding industrial equipment. We produce forged gear components designed to perform under high loads, repeated stress, and challenging operating conditions.
Forged Gears Manufacturer
Milwaukee ForgeTech manufactures custom forged gears for demanding industrial equipment. We produce forged gear components designed to perform under high loads, repeated stress, and challenging operating conditions.
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What Are Forged Gears?
Forged gears are components used to transmit motion and torque between rotating parts in mechanical systems. They are commonly used in gearboxes, drivetrains, and power transmission equipment.
Typical gear applications include spur gears, helical gears, and gear blanks that are machined to final tooth geometry. Forged gears are often produced as gear blanks and then machined to final tooth geometry based on application requirements.
We produce forged gears to customer specifications based on load, wear, and service requirements.
Why Forging Is Used for Gears
Forging is used for gears because these components are subjected to:
high contact stress
repeated loading cycles
surface wear and friction
impact and shock loading
The forging process improves the internal structure of the steel and supports favorable grain flow, producing gears that perform reliably in high-load and high-wear environments.
Materials for Forged Gears
Material selection depends on load conditions, contact stress, and wear requirements.
Common alloy steels used in forged gears include:
4140 Alloy Steel
Used when strength and toughness are required throughout the entire gear.
through-hardenable
high strength and fatigue resistance
suitable for gears under continuous load
8620 Alloy Steel
Commonly used for gears that require a hard, wear-resistant surface.
designed for carburizing
hard outer surface after heat treatment
tough internal core
Selecting between 4140 and 8620 depends on whether the gear requires through-section strength or a hardened surface for wear resistance.
How Forged Gears Are Manufactured
We produce forged gear components using hammer forging and press forging, depending on part geometry, tolerances, and production requirements.
Hammer forging is typically used for short- to medium-volume runs and more complex geometries.
Press forging is used when controlled deformation and tighter tolerances are required.
Applications for Forged Gears
Forged gears are used in equipment that operates under high load and demanding conditions, including:
construction equipment
mining equipment
industrial machinery
power transmission systems
These components are critical to system performance and must maintain strength, wear resistance, and reliability over time.
Capabilities and Production Range
We manufacture forged gear components within the following general range:
forging weights from approximately 2 to 100 pounds
short- to medium-volume production
custom die design and engineering support
Forged gear blanks can be supported with secondary machining, gear cutting, and heat treatment as required. Learn more about carburizing for gear applications.
Why Work With Milwaukee ForgeTech
Customers choose Milwaukee ForgeTech as a forged gears manufacturer because we provide:
over 100 years of forging experience
hammer and press forging capabilities
engineering collaboration and support
consistent quality and reliable delivery
flexible production for short- to medium-volume runs
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Send us your drawings or specifications and we will review your project and recommend the appropriate forging method and material.