Used gear machines cut metallic blanks into precise functional gears for power transmission across machinery and vehicles. Our inventory features shaping sub-types, specifically built by Drummond. Buyers looking for reliable tooth-cutting capability will find well-maintained units suited for workshop environments at our Nashik yard.
Gear machines are specialized machine tools designed to produce external and internal teeth on cylindrical, bevel, or worm gears. Configurations vary from hobbing and shaping machines to gear shavers and grinders, depending on whether the process involves rough cutting or fine finishing. The critical specifications separating these machines include maximum module capacity, maximum pitch diameter, stroke length for vertical shapers, and table dimensions. These parameters determine the physical size of the workpiece and the tooth pitch the machine can process.
When inspecting a used gear machine, check the vertical slide ways and cutter spindle bearings for play, as wear directly affects tooth depth consistency and profile accuracy. Examine the indexing mechanism, including the worm gear and index plate, for backlash or tooth pitting. For gear shapers, inspect the relieving mechanism to ensure the cutter clears the workpiece smoothly on the return stroke. Verify the condition of the gearbox and feed mechanisms, and test the machine for smooth movement across all operating axes.
The current inventory on this page consists entirely of the shaping sub-type. Specifically, we stock the Drummond brand, represented by the Drummond Maxicut 2a gear shaper. All listed machines can be physically inspected at our Nashik yard before purchase.
Used Gear Machines delivered across India
Used and second hand gear machines from our Nashik yard are running on shop floors in Pune, Mumbai, Nashik, Kolhapur, Aurangabad, Bengaluru, Hosur, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi NCR, Faridabad, Ludhiana, Rajkot and Ahmedabad. We ship anywhere in India and export worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary function of a Drummond Maxicut 2a gear shaper?
The Drummond Maxicut 2a is designed for cutting external and internal spur gears, helical gears, and other profiled components by reciprocating a cutter vertically past a rotating workpiece.
How does gear shaping differ from gear hobbing?
Gear shaping uses a reciprocating cutter that resembles the mating gear itself, making it suitable for internal gears and stepped clusters where a rotating hobbing cutter would collide with adjacent shoulders.
What component wear should be checked specifically on a Drummond gear shaper?
Inspect the cutter spindle guides, the relieving slide mechanism, and the internal indexing worm wheel for wear, as any slop here leads to pitch errors and poor tooth finish.
Can these machines cut helical gears as well as spur gears?
Yes, provided the machine is equipped with the correct helical guide or lead mechanism to impart the necessary twist to the cutter spindle during its vertical stroke.