Stepping Gears  Manufacturers, Traders, Suppliers

Services - Engineering: Consulting, calculation, simulation and design
Calculation and simulation
With our own developed software we calculate your cam gears and mechanisms. This includes the kinematic and kinetic analysis of all plane and spatial cam mechanisms and mechansims.
The objectives of the calculation or design are manifold.
Besides new applications to be developed, existing structures can be optimized. For example, this can be used to reduce the load on the cam surfaces, to improve running behaviour, to reduce the size of the unit and, in particular, to increase service life and productivity - the so-called "output capacity".
This means that parameters such as material, design and heat treatment of cams, cylinder curves or globoidal curves can be adapted in terms of economic efficiency.
Part of the service to be provided can be the simulation of the optimized or specially for your application newly developed gearbox.
The simulation covers the complete (coupling) gearbox and illustrates its input and output movement.
Design In addition
to design, we also offer (additionally) the design of special gear units and automation solutions.
The basis of our designs is the requirements specification, which we work out together with you for new developments. Based on the specifications, all related parts and assemblies are designed in the 3D CAD system Solid Edge.
These parts can then be manufactured and assembled in our company. This offers you the advantage of not having to take any further steps in the manufacture of your product.
Reverse Engineering
In a large number of cases, no or unusable drawings of a curve are available, but an existing copy of the curve itself. In such a case we can measure and digitize the curve. Thus, production documents can be created and the curve can then be manufactured by us.
If, in addition to the "sample curve", drawings of the lever or ram and the coupling structure are also known, the laws of motion can also be determined. Reverse engineering is also used for a target/actual comparison between an existing cam plate and a CAD model produced from a drawing, for example.

We develop, design and produce exactly the engine you need using the latest technologies. We have specialised in the following core industries: * Building automation * Industrial automation * Device construction * Medical technology * Refiners

Stepper gears, often referred to as stepper gear motors or stepper motor gearheads, are gearboxes designed to be used with stepper motors to improve torque and precision. They combine the precise positioning capability of stepper motors with the torque and speed reduction provided by gears.

Typical Parameters:

• Description: The number of teeth on the gear affects the gear ratio and the precision of the movement.
• Example: A gear with 20 teeth paired with another gear with 60 teeth creates a 1:3 gear ratio.

Module (Gear Module):

• Description: The module is a measure of the size of the gear teeth and is expressed in millimeters. It is the ratio of the gear diameter to the number of teeth.
• Example: A module of 1 mm indicates that each gear tooth is 1 mm in size.

Pitch Diameter:

• Description: The diameter of the pitch circle, where the gears mesh. It determines the size of the gear and the distance between gears.
• Example: A gear with a pitch diameter of 40 mm will mesh with another gear of a compatible pitch diameter.

Gear Ratio:

• Description: The ratio between the number of teeth on the driving gear and the driven gear, determining the speed and torque characteristics.
• Example: A gear ratio of 1:5 means that for every rotation of the driving gear, the driven gear rotates one-fifth of a turn.

Material:

• Description: Gears can be made from various materials, including metal (steel, aluminum) or plastic (nylon, acetal), affecting durability and load capacity.
• Example: Metal gears are used for high-load applications, while plastic gears are used for lighter loads.

Accuracy and Tolerance:

• Description: Precision of the gear teeth and their alignment, affecting the smoothness and accuracy of movement.
• Example: High-precision gears have tight tolerances and are used in applications requiring exact positioning.

Gear Type:

• Description: Different types of gears include spur gears, helical gears, bevel gears, and worm gears, each suited for specific applications.
• Example: Spur gears are commonly used in stepper motor systems for their simplicity and effectiveness.

Load Capacity:

• Description: The maximum load the gear can handle without deforming or failing.
• Example: Gears with higher load capacities are used in applications requiring substantial torque.

Backlash:

• Description: The slight movement or play between meshing gears that can affect precision. Minimizing backlash is important for high-precision applications.
• Example: Gears with minimal backlash are used in robotics and CNC machines.

Applications:

• Description: Stepping gears are used in CNC machines to control the movement of the axes with high precision.
• Example: A CNC mill uses stepping gears to translate rotational motion into precise linear movement.

3D Printers:

• Description: In 3D printers, stepping gears control the movement of the print head and build platform.
• Example: A 3D printer uses a stepping gear system to achieve accurate layer deposition and object formation.

Robotics:

• Description: Used in robotic arms and other systems where precise movement is required.
• Example: A robotic arm uses stepping gears to control joint movements with high accuracy.

Automated Equipment:

• Description: Stepping gears are employed in various automated systems to control conveyors, pick-and-place devices, and sorting mechanisms.
• Example: An automated assembly line uses stepping gears to position parts accurately.

Scientific Instruments:

• Description: Used in devices like microscopes and spectrometers where precise adjustments are crucial.
• Example: A microscope stage uses stepping gears for fine-tuning the position of the specimen.

Textile Machinery:

• Description: Employed in textile machines for controlling the movement of weaving or knitting mechanisms.
• Example: A weaving machine uses stepping gears to ensure consistent fabric tension and pattern.