Dittler, LLC
Customized Integration Instead of a Standard Solution
Dittler manufactures gears, gear shafts, and gear-toothed components tailored to your machine design.
In mechanical engineering, the required component is often derived directly from the design. A specific installation space, defined mounting dimensions, or a particular motion requirement dictate how the gear and its teeth must be designed.
This is exactly where Dittler comes in: We manufacture gears for mechanical engineering according to drawings—from individual components to small series and medium-sized batches. In addition to gear manufacturing, other CNC machining processes can be integrated into the production workflow.
In mechanical engineering, the required component is often derived directly from the design. A specific installation space, defined mounting dimensions, or a particular motion requirement dictate how the gear and its teeth must be designed.
This is exactly where Dittler comes in: We manufacture gears for mechanical engineering according to drawings—from individual components to small series and medium-sized batches. In addition to gear manufacturing, other CNC machining processes can be integrated into the production workflow.
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From Machine Design to the Finished Gear
For custom machines, assemblies, and special designs, the gear must conform to the technical specifications—not the other way around.
Dittler manufactures various gear and tooth profiles:
Dittler manufactures various gear and tooth profiles:
In addition to individual parts, we can also handle prototyping and pre-production runs. This makes our manufacturing services suitable for both new machine projects and recurring orders.
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Outdoors or indoors—it all depends on the design
Geared machine components can have a wide variety of designs. In a classic spur gear, the teeth are on the outside. Other designs, however, require internal gear teeth or teeth cut directly onto a shaft.
Dittler manufactures external and internal gear teeth according to the specified component and gear specifications. Machining methods available include gear hobbing and gear shaping. Straight and helical gears can also be manufactured according to drawings.
This allows us to meet a variety of design requirements within our existing manufacturing capabilities.
Dittler manufactures external and internal gear teeth according to the specified component and gear specifications. Machining methods available include gear hobbing and gear shaping. Straight and helical gears can also be manufactured according to drawings.
This allows us to meet a variety of design requirements within our existing manufacturing capabilities.
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Special gears for machines with unique motion patterns
Not every machine operates at a constant gear ratio. Some designs require specific variations in speed or a defined, repetitive motion sequence.
For such applications, Dittler manufactures non-circular gears, oval gears, and elliptical gears. Their non-circular geometry enables variable gear ratios.
Potential applications include, for example, machines with repetitive work cycles, such as packaging machines, textile machines, printing presses, conveyor systems, and assembly equipment.
The manufacture of these special gear geometries is one of Dittler’s areas of expertise and is also possible for single units and small production runs.
Request a Custom Gear for Your DesignFor such applications, Dittler manufactures non-circular gears, oval gears, and elliptical gears. Their non-circular geometry enables variable gear ratios.
Potential applications include, for example, machines with repetitive work cycles, such as packaging machines, textile machines, printing presses, conveyor systems, and assembly equipment.
The manufacture of these special gear geometries is one of Dittler’s areas of expertise and is also possible for single units and small production runs.
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Gear Shafts and V-Shafts as Part of the Assembly
In mechanical engineering, gear teeth are often an integral part of a shaft or a shaft-hub connection.
In addition to gears, Dittler therefore manufactures gear shafts, splined shafts, and standardized gear profiles.
The product range includes involute gears in accordance with DIN 5480 and DIN 5482, as well as notched gears in accordance with DIN 5481. Manufacturing is carried out in accordance with the technical specifications of the existing design.
If additional turning, milling, or grooving operations are required, these can be combined with the gear manufacturing process depending on the component.
In addition to gears, Dittler therefore manufactures gear shafts, splined shafts, and standardized gear profiles.
The product range includes involute gears in accordance with DIN 5480 and DIN 5482, as well as notched gears in accordance with DIN 5481. Manufacturing is carried out in accordance with the technical specifications of the existing design.
If additional turning, milling, or grooving operations are required, these can be combined with the gear manufacturing process depending on the component.
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When the machine is running but the replacement part is missing
Machines and custom-built machines can remain in service significantly longer than individual component series are available. If a gear or a toothed component fails at a later date, a replacement part may no longer be available through regular channels.
That is why Dittler also handles the remanufacturing of gears and machine components.
If a drawing is available, it can be used immediately to assess the feasibility of new production. If CAD data and original design documents are missing, an existing component can be analyzed and reconstructed using reverse engineering, depending on the project.
This opens up possibilities for the remanufacturing of gears, gear shafts, splined shafts, and other custom machine components that are no longer available.
Have a replacement part or sample part inspectedThat is why Dittler also handles the remanufacturing of gears and machine components.
If a drawing is available, it can be used immediately to assess the feasibility of new production. If CAD data and original design documents are missing, an existing component can be analyzed and reconstructed using reverse engineering, depending on the project.
This opens up possibilities for the remanufacturing of gears, gear shafts, splined shafts, and other custom machine components that are no longer available.
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Effectively Combining Gear Cutting and CNC Machining
A machine component rarely consists solely of its gear teeth. Bores, contours, shaft shoulders, grooves, and other geometric features may also be included in the drawing.
That is why Dittler complements its gear manufacturing with CNC contract manufacturing for the mechanical engineering industry. The range of machining services includes CNC turning, 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling, grooving, and grinding.
Materials processed include steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, castings, and engineering plastics such as POM, PEEK, and PA.
The advantage lies in the combination of processes: For example, a component can first be turned or milled and then gear-cut. This allows multiple machining steps to be carried out in a coordinated manner.
That is why Dittler complements its gear manufacturing with CNC contract manufacturing for the mechanical engineering industry. The range of machining services includes CNC turning, 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling, grooving, and grinding.
Materials processed include steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, castings, and engineering plastics such as POM, PEEK, and PA.
The advantage lies in the combination of processes: For example, a component can first be turned or milled and then gear-cut. This allows multiple machining steps to be carried out in a coordinated manner.
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Quality for Custom-Drawn Parts
Whether it’s a one-off part, a pre-production run, or a recurring small-batch production run:
The key is that the features defined in the drawing can be inspected. Dittler operates in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2015.
A physically separate measurement room equipped with 3-coordinate measuring technology from Zeiss is available for in-process and final inspections. Measurement reports and initial sample inspection reports can also be prepared according to customer specifications.
The key is that the features defined in the drawing can be inspected. Dittler operates in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2015.
A physically separate measurement room equipped with 3-coordinate measuring technology from Zeiss is available for in-process and final inspections. Measurement reports and initial sample inspection reports can also be prepared according to customer specifications.
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Manufacturing Expertise for Custom Machine Components
From classic spur gears to toothed shafts and complex non-circular gears: Dittler manufactures gears for mechanical engineering in accordance with the specific design. CNC machining and other machining processes complement the gear cutting process whenever a component requires additional manufacturing steps.
Does your machine need a custom part instead of a standard one?
Submit a drawing & check manufacturing optionsYour component determines the manufacturing process
Your sketch is our starting point
Are you designing a new machine, do you need a custom gear, or are you looking for a replacement for a component that is no longer available?
Send us your drawing with the available specifications regarding the gear teeth, material, dimensions, tolerances, and quantity.
For reproduction parts, an existing sample part can alternatively serve as a starting point.
Send us your drawing with the available specifications regarding the gear teeth, material, dimensions, tolerances, and quantity.
For reproduction parts, an existing sample part can alternatively serve as a starting point.
Submit a drawing & have the manufacturing process reviewed
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gear Manufacturing in Mechanical Engineering
Can gears be manufactured as individual pieces?
Yes. Dittler manufactures individual parts as well as small and medium-sized production runs. Prototypes and pre-production runs are also possible.
What types of gears are available?
The product range includes, among other things, spur gears, external and internal gear teeth, straight and helical gears, as well as oval, elliptical, and non-circular gears.
Does Dittler also manufacture bevel gears?
Yes. Gear shafts, spline shafts, and various standardized gear profiles are part of our product range.
What can be done if a replacement part is no longer available?
A reproduction can be verified based on an existing drawing. If design data is missing, reverse engineering using a sample part may be an option, depending on the component.
Can gear cutting and CNC machining be combined?
Yes. Depending on the part, turning, milling, gear cutting, grooving, and grinding can be combined.
What information should a request include?
It is helpful to provide a drawing, material, quantity, dimensions, tolerances, and gear tooth data. For a reproduction, an existing component can also serve as a basis.