Choosing the right steel for gear design can seem challenging, given the variety of grades, strengths and treatments available, but it doesn’t have to be. Since gears must perform reliably over long periods without maintenance, using a high-quality steel is absolutely crucial.
The Importance of Clean Steel in High-Stress Applications
To better serve our customers, we’ve invested significantly in refining our processes to drive innovation in gear design by providing cleaner, higher-strength steel. Our ever-evolving steelmaking process includes rigorous measures at every stage—from melting to teeming and casting—to eliminate and prevent harmful nonmetallic inclusions.
By focusing on quality from the start, we can reduce the risk of failures caused by these inclusions and help gear manufacturers avoid over-engineering parts in size, weight and cost.
With deep-rooted technical expertise and state-of-the-art on-site lab for product testing, our team of experts take pride in producing steel that excels in high-stress applications.
For a deeper dive into the process and its benefits for gear manufacturing, read our full article in Gear Technology.