Dittler, LLC
Custom Gear Manufacturing for New Projects, Special Designs, and Replacement Parts
From classic spur gears to specialized gear geometries.
Mechanical components in shipbuilding are often part of custom-designed systems. If a gear, a gear shaft, or a special replacement part is required, the manufacturing process must adhere to the existing technical specifications.
Dittler manufactures gears for the shipbuilding industry based on drawings and component data. In addition to standard gear teeth, we produce gear shafts, splined shafts, and special geometries. If necessary, CNC turning, CNC milling, slotting, and grinding complement the actual gear manufacturing process.
Mechanical components in shipbuilding are often part of custom-designed systems. If a gear, a gear shaft, or a special replacement part is required, the manufacturing process must adhere to the existing technical specifications.
Dittler manufactures gears for the shipbuilding industry based on drawings and component data. In addition to standard gear teeth, we produce gear shafts, splined shafts, and special geometries. If necessary, CNC turning, CNC milling, slotting, and grinding complement the actual gear manufacturing process.
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When the gear must fit the design
Not every required component can be replaced by a standard gear. Dimensions, tooth profile, and other geometric features may be clearly specified by the existing design.
Dittler manufactures the following, among other items, in accordance with these technical specifications:
Dittler manufactures the following, among other items, in accordance with these technical specifications:
Production is geared toward individual parts, small batches, and medium-sized production runs. This allows us to manufacture both custom new parts and replacement components in limited quantities.
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Different types of gear teeth from a single production run
The required gear tooth geometry depends on the specific component and its mating part.
Dittler manufactures both externally and internally gear-cut components. For external gear cutting, gear hobbing is one of the primary manufacturing processes. Internal gear cutting and other profiles can be produced using gear shaping, among other methods.
Straight and helical gears are also part of the company’s range of services.
This enables the company to carry out a variety of gear-cutting tasks based on the available design and component data, without limiting production to a single gear form.
Dittler manufactures both externally and internally gear-cut components. For external gear cutting, gear hobbing is one of the primary manufacturing processes. Internal gear cutting and other profiles can be produced using gear shaping, among other methods.
Straight and helical gears are also part of the company’s range of services.
This enables the company to carry out a variety of gear-cutting tasks based on the available design and component data, without limiting production to a single gear form.
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Gear shafts and spline shafts instead of traditional gears
A mechanical design does not necessarily require a separate gear. The gear teeth can also be an integral part of a shaft or a shaft-hub connection.
To this end, Dittler manufactures gear shafts, splined shafts, and various gear tooth profiles according to technical specifications.
The manufacturing range includes involute gear teeth per DIN 5480 and DIN 5482, as well as spline teeth per DIN 5481.
If additional contours, grooves, or other machining features are required on the same component, further manufacturing steps can be combined with the gear cutting process.
To this end, Dittler manufactures gear shafts, splined shafts, and various gear tooth profiles according to technical specifications.
The manufacturing range includes involute gear teeth per DIN 5480 and DIN 5482, as well as spline teeth per DIN 5481.
If additional contours, grooves, or other machining features are required on the same component, further manufacturing steps can be combined with the gear cutting process.
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A custom gear for a specific motion application?
In addition to round gears, Dittler also manufactures gear geometries that can be used for specific variable motion sequences.
These include oval gears, elliptical gears, and non-circular gears. Their geometry allows for variable gear ratios, which fundamentally distinguishes them from classic circular gears.
This manufacturing expertise is particularly valuable for shipbuilding projects when a custom design requires special gearing or specific motion characteristics.
Custom-made parts and small production runs are also possible.
Request a custom gear based on technical specificationsThese include oval gears, elliptical gears, and non-circular gears. Their geometry allows for variable gear ratios, which fundamentally distinguishes them from classic circular gears.
This manufacturing expertise is particularly valuable for shipbuilding projects when a custom design requires special gearing or specific motion characteristics.
Custom-made parts and small production runs are also possible.
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If the original part is no longer available
Ships and their technical systems can be in service for long periods of time. As a result, a situation may arise during repairs where a required gear or mechanical component is no longer readily available.
It is precisely for such cases that Dittler offers the remanufacturing of gears and custom replacement parts. If a technical drawing is available, it serves as the basis for evaluating the remanufacturing process.
If the original drawings or CAD data are missing, an existing sample can be analyzed using reverse engineering, depending on the component.
This process allows for the examination of, among other things, the geometry, tooth profile, material, and other characteristics of the original part. This makes it possible to determine whether a gear, gear shaft, splined shaft, or other custom component that is no longer available can be remanufactured.
Request a replacement part or sample part for testingIt is precisely for such cases that Dittler offers the remanufacturing of gears and custom replacement parts. If a technical drawing is available, it serves as the basis for evaluating the remanufacturing process.
If the original drawings or CAD data are missing, an existing sample can be analyzed using reverse engineering, depending on the component.
This process allows for the examination of, among other things, the geometry, tooth profile, material, and other characteristics of the original part. This makes it possible to determine whether a gear, gear shaft, splined shaft, or other custom component that is no longer available can be remanufactured.
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CNC Contract Manufacturing for Additional Parts Based on Drawings
The company specializes in the manufacture of gears and gear teeth. In addition, Dittler machines other custom parts based on drawings.
The company offers 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.
For CNC milling, workpieces within a machining area of up to 1,000 × 500 × 500 mm and weighing up to 200 kg can be machined. For CNC turning, components up to 300 mm in diameter and 600 mm in length are possible.
Depending on the component, multiple processes can be combined—for example, if additional mechanical machining is required before or after gear cutting.
The company offers 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.
For CNC milling, workpieces within a machining area of up to 1,000 × 500 × 500 mm and weighing up to 200 kg can be machined. For CNC turning, components up to 300 mm in diameter and 600 mm in length are possible.
Depending on the component, multiple processes can be combined—for example, if additional mechanical machining is required before or after gear cutting.
More Than Just Interlocking
Quality from Manufacturing to Testing
For custom-manufactured components, the characteristics specified in the drawing must be verifiable.
Dittler operates in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2015. A separate metrology room is available for production and final inspections. Components can be inspected there using, among other things, a 3-coordinate measuring machine from Zeiss.
Upon customer request, measurement reports and initial sample inspection reports can also be prepared in accordance with the respective specifications.
Dittler operates in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2015. A separate metrology room is available for production and final inspections. Components can be inspected there using, among other things, a 3-coordinate measuring machine from Zeiss.
Upon customer request, measurement reports and initial sample inspection reports can also be prepared in accordance with the respective specifications.
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Custom Gear Manufacturing for Shipbuilding Projects
Whether it’s a new design or a spare part that’s no longer available, Dittler manufactures gears and gear teeth for the shipbuilding industry in accordance with the technical requirements of the respective component. Custom gear teeth and complementary CNC processes expand the possibilities for customized manufacturing tasks.
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From Technical Specifications to a Manufacturing Request
Do you need a gear for a shipbuilding application, a gear shaft, or a replacement for an existing component?
It’s best to send us a technical drawing with details on dimensions, gear tooth specifications, material, tolerances, and the required quantity.
If no drawing is available for a reproduction, an existing sample part can serve as a starting point for evaluation.
It’s best to send us a technical drawing with details on dimensions, gear tooth specifications, material, tolerances, and the required quantity.
If no drawing is available for a reproduction, an existing sample part can serve as a starting point for evaluation.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gear Manufacturing for the Shipbuilding Industry
Does Dittler manufacture gears specifically to customer drawings?
Yes. Gears and gear-related components can be custom-manufactured according to the specified technical specifications.
What types of interlocking are possible?
The product range includes, among other things, external and internal gears, as well as straight and helical gears.
Can individual gears be ordered?
Yes. Production is geared toward individual parts, small batches, and medium batch sizes.
What else can Dittler manufacture besides standard gears?
The product range includes, among other things, bevel gears, splined shafts, sprockets, and special gear shapes such as oval, elliptical, and non-circular gears.
Is it possible to produce a replica without the original drawing?
Depending on the component available, it is possible to determine whether reconstruction via reverse engineering is feasible.
Can you handle additional CNC work?
Yes. In addition to gear cutting, we offer CNC turning, CNC milling, grooving, and grinding.