From a single part to small-batch production
Internal gears, external gears, and special gears for mechanical engineering and industry.
Do you need a gear, a gear shaft, a splined shaft, or a custom gear design based on a drawing? Dittler GmbH has specialized in gear technology and the manufacture of sophisticated mechanical components since 1999.
Using our in-house gear hobbing and gear shaping equipment, we manufacture various types of gear teeth according to technical specifications. In addition to standard gears, our production portfolio also includes internal gear teeth, gear shafts, splined shafts, and special profile shapes.
By combining these processes with CNC turning, CNC milling, slotting, and grinding, we can handle additional machining steps depending on the component.
Request Gear Tooth ProfileUsing our in-house gear hobbing and gear shaping equipment, we manufacture various types of gear teeth according to technical specifications. In addition to standard gears, our production portfolio also includes internal gear teeth, gear shafts, splined shafts, and special profile shapes.
By combining these processes with CNC turning, CNC milling, slotting, and grinding, we can handle additional machining steps depending on the component.
Common Challenges
Have gears custom-made
Gears transmit motion and torque and must therefore fit precisely to the respective design and mating part. For custom machine components, it is therefore not enough to consider only the external dimensions and number of teeth.
Depending on the gear type, factors such as module, number of teeth, angle of engagement, profile offset, gear width, and other geometric data are critical. For helical gears, for example, the helix angle and helix direction are also important factors.
We manufacture gears based on your technical specifications—as individual parts, replacement parts, or in small production runs.
Our range of services includes, among other things:
Upload a drawing & request a gear designDepending on the gear type, factors such as module, number of teeth, angle of engagement, profile offset, gear width, and other geometric data are critical. For helical gears, for example, the helix angle and helix direction are also important factors.
We manufacture gears based on your technical specifications—as individual parts, replacement parts, or in small production runs.
Our range of services includes, among other things:
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Individual parts, small-batch production, and medium-sized production runs
Gear teeth are not needed exclusively for large-scale production runs.
In mechanical engineering, the focus is often on a single gear for a custom machine, a gear shaft for an existing design, or a small production run to meet recurring production needs.
Our manufacturing process is precisely tailored to these requirements. Among other things, we handle:
Our manufacturing process is precisely tailored to these requirements. Among other things, we handle:
Even with older machines, existing components or samples can serve as an important basis for reproduction. The Dittler documentation explicitly mentions the production of internal gears and splined shafts based on samples, as well as the reproduction of gears and gear shafts.
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External Gears According to Drawings
In external gear teeth, the teeth are located on the outer circumference of the component. Gears with external teeth are used in gearboxes, machines, and drive systems, among other applications.
We manufacture external gear teeth in accordance with the respective gear specifications and technical requirements.
Both straight-toothed and helical-toothed designs may be relevant. The specific variant required depends on the design and the intended application.
In addition to the gear teeth themselves, adjacent functional areas of the component can also be machined. Depending on the design, these may include, for example, bores, hubs, flat surfaces, bearing seats, or grooves.
Get a fertility evaluationWe manufacture external gear teeth in accordance with the respective gear specifications and technical requirements.
Both straight-toothed and helical-toothed designs may be relevant. The specific variant required depends on the design and the intended application.
In addition to the gear teeth themselves, adjacent functional areas of the component can also be machined. Depending on the design, these may include, for example, bores, hubs, flat surfaces, bearing seats, or grooves.
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Have Internal Gears Manufactured
In addition to external gear cutting, internal gear cutting is one of our areas of expertise.
In this case, the gear teeth are located on the inside of the component. Such geometries are required, for example, when gears or other components are designed to mesh with one another within a component.
We have extensive experience, particularly in gear hobbing. CNC gear hobbing machines are available for such tasks. The Gleason-Pfauter technology we use also enables us to machine helical gears, both internally and externally.
We determine whether a specific internal gear can be manufactured based on the complete component and gear data.
Request Information on Internal GearsIn this case, the gear teeth are located on the inside of the component. Such geometries are required, for example, when gears or other components are designed to mesh with one another within a component.
We have extensive experience, particularly in gear hobbing. CNC gear hobbing machines are available for such tasks. The Gleason-Pfauter technology we use also enables us to machine helical gears, both internally and externally.
We determine whether a specific internal gear can be manufactured based on the complete component and gear data.
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Gear Cutting by Gear Hobbing and Gear Shaping
We have a variety of CNC gear-cutting machines available for gear manufacturing. The primary manufacturing processes include gear hobbing and gear shaping.
Gear HobbingGear hobbing is one of the processes we use to manufacture gears. We have the appropriate CNC gear hobbing machines for this purpose. This process is used depending on the gear geometry and technical requirements.
Gear Shaping
Gearshapingis also an essential part of our gear manufacturing. Over many years, Dittler has made targeted investments in CNC gear hobbing machines from Gleason Pfauter.
This process particularly expands our capabilities when it comes to complex internal, external, and special gear teeth.
You do not need to decide which manufacturing process is required when submitting your inquiry. Simply send us the drawing and gear tooth data—we will determine the most suitable manufacturing method.
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Special Gear Teeth for Specific Requirements
Not every application can be solved with a standard gear.
Custom gear geometries may be necessary, particularly for special-purpose machines, existing systems, or specific motion sequences.
In addition to standard gear teeth, we therefore specialize in custom gear teeth and special profile shapes.
We place a particular emphasis on non-circular gears, oval gears, and elliptical gears. These components are used when specific mechanical motion sequences or variable gear ratios are required.
Clear technical specifications are particularly important for such projects. The gear teeth, mating gear, center distance, and mounting position must all be properly matched.
Have the special gear teeth inspectedCustom gear geometries may be necessary, particularly for special-purpose machines, existing systems, or specific motion sequences.
In addition to standard gear teeth, we therefore specialize in custom gear teeth and special profile shapes.
We place a particular emphasis on non-circular gears, oval gears, and elliptical gears. These components are used when specific mechanical motion sequences or variable gear ratios are required.
Clear technical specifications are particularly important for such projects. The gear teeth, mating gear, center distance, and mounting position must all be properly matched.
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Gear manufacturing with a high degree of vertical integration
From classic gears to internal, external, and special gear teeth: Dittler GmbH combines decades of expertise in gear cutting with CNC machining and other manufacturing processes.
Hobbing, gear shaping, CNC turning, CNC milling, slotting, and grinding enable the machining of custom parts based on drawings for mechanical engineering and industry.
Send us your drawing or CAD data and let us evaluate the manufacturing options for your gear teeth.
Request Gear Tooth ProfileHobbing, gear shaping, CNC turning, CNC milling, slotting, and grinding enable the machining of custom parts based on drawings for mechanical engineering and industry.
Send us your drawing or CAD data and let us evaluate the manufacturing options for your gear teeth.
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Gear Cutting and CNC Machining from a Single Source
A gear is often just one part of a more complex workpiece.
For example, diameters, bores, hubs, or flat surfaces must be machined before gear cutting. Additional machining operations may be necessary afterward.
This is precisely where our vertical integration offers an advantage.
In addition to gear cutting, we offer options for:
For example, diameters, bores, hubs, or flat surfaces must be machined before gear cutting. Additional machining operations may be necessary afterward.
This is precisely where our vertical integration offers an advantage.
In addition to gear cutting, we offer options for:
For example, shafts and gears can first be machined on our CNC lathes and then sent on for gear cutting. The Dittler documentation explicitly describes the option of combining multiple manufacturing steps—from a single operation to a workpiece or assembly that is completely ready for installation.
This allows you to provide us with the requirements for the entire part as shown in the drawing, rather than inquiring solely about the gear cutting.
Request the complete drawingThis allows you to provide us with the requirements for the entire part as shown in the drawing, rather than inquiring solely about the gear cutting.
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Gear Systems for Mechanical Engineering and Industry
Our gear and gear tooth manufacturing services are aimed at industrial clients with specific technical requirements.
The areas of application listed in the Dittler documentation include, among others:
The areas of application listed in the Dittler documentation include, among others:
Our manufacturing services are particularly appealing to companies that do not need standard components from a catalog, but rather a part for a specific machine, assembly, or existing system.
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Quality Assurance in Gear Manufacturing
When it comes to gears and gear teeth, compliance with technical specifications is crucial.
Dittler GmbH’s quality management system is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015. Standardized inspection procedures and 3D coordinate measuring technology support quality assurance.
A physically separate measuring room is available for production and final inspection.
This allows the gear teeth, along with other relevant component features, to be examined within a controlled manufacturing process.
Establish ContactDittler GmbH’s quality management system is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015. Standardized inspection procedures and 3D coordinate measuring technology support quality assurance.
A physically separate measuring room is available for production and final inspection.
This allows the gear teeth, along with other relevant component features, to be examined within a controlled manufacturing process.
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What information do we need for your gear cutting inquiry?
A technical drawing is ideal for a targeted manufacturing inspection.
Depending on the component, the following details are particularly relevant:
Depending on the component, the following details are particularly relevant:
When ordering replacement parts, an existing sample and information about the assembly may also be helpful. If the new gear is to mesh with an existing mating gear, this should also be taken into account.
Upload a drawing & request a gear designAbout Us
Why choose gears from Dittler GmbH?
Specializing in gear cutting since 1999
The company was founded in 1999 as GDP Verzahnungstechnik and has continuously expanded its gear manufacturing capabilities ever since.
In-house CNC gear cutting machines
Our manufacturing capabilities include gear hobbing and gear shaping machines, among others.
Internal, external, and special gear teeth
Our range of services extends from classic gears to internal gear teeth and gear shafts, as well as special profiles and unique gear shapes.
Individual parts and small production runs
We specialize in custom manufacturing projects, individual parts, small production runs, and medium-sized batches.
High Level of Vertical Integration
Gear cutting can be combined with CNC turning, CNC milling, grooving, and grinding.
Controlled Quality
DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and 3D coordinate measuring technology support traceable manufacturing and inspection processes.
Request NowThe company was founded in 1999 as GDP Verzahnungstechnik and has continuously expanded its gear manufacturing capabilities ever since.
In-house CNC gear cutting machines
Our manufacturing capabilities include gear hobbing and gear shaping machines, among others.
Internal, external, and special gear teeth
Our range of services extends from classic gears to internal gear teeth and gear shafts, as well as special profiles and unique gear shapes.
Individual parts and small production runs
We specialize in custom manufacturing projects, individual parts, small production runs, and medium-sized batches.
High Level of Vertical Integration
Gear cutting can be combined with CNC turning, CNC milling, grooving, and grinding.
Controlled Quality
DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and 3D coordinate measuring technology support traceable manufacturing and inspection processes.
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Do you need a gear, an internal or external gear, a gear shaft, a splined shaft, or a custom gear design?
Send us your drawing or CAD data and the existing gear specifications.
We’ll determine which manufacturing method is suitable for your component and which additional machining steps can be incorporated into our production process.
Send us your drawing or CAD data and the existing gear specifications.
We’ll determine which manufacturing method is suitable for your component and which additional machining steps can be incorporated into our production process.
Give us a call
Send us an email
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Gear Cutting
What types of gears does Dittler manufacture?
The manufacturing range includes, among other things, internal and external gear teeth, straight and helical gears, splined shafts, keyed shafts, spline gears, as well as special gear teeth and unique gear shapes.
What methods does Dittler use for gear cutting?
For gear manufacturing, the company uses, among other things, CNC machines for gear hobbing and gear shaping are available. The method used depends on the geometry and technical requirements of the component.
Can internal gears also be manufactured?
Yes. Internal gear cutting is part of Dittler's range of manufacturing services. The company has extensive experience and manufacturing expertise in this area, particularly in gear hobbing.
Can you produce individual parts and small batches?
Yes. Production is geared toward individual parts, small batches, and medium-sized production runs.
Can gears be custom-made based on a sample?
Existing samples can serve as a basis for spare parts projects. However, to ensure a functional reproduction, the relevant gear tooth and component data must be clearly identified and taken into account.
Can Dittler handle other machining operations in addition to gear cutting?
Yes. Other manufacturing options include CNC turning, CNC milling, grooving, and grinding. Depending on the component, this allows multiple manufacturing steps to be combined.
What information should I include in a gear-tooth inquiry?
Ideally, please provide a technical drawing that includes details such as the module, number of teeth, meshing angle, tooth width, type of gearing, material, and quantity. For helical gears, the helix angle and direction are also relevant.