Generations of gear making
Since 1945, Northern Tool and Gear have been producing high-quality gears at their site in Arbroath. NTG’s committed team of 50 produces gears, shafts and bevels on the latest CNC machinery to the highest quality standards. They specialise in the production of bevel gears, utilising advanced manufacturing technologies to create bespoke gear components suitable for various gearbox applications. ISO registered, NTG supply parts into all facets of industry: Renewables, Mining, Marine, Oil and Gas, Printing, Material sizing, Motor sport, Quarrying, Pumps, Steel processing, Defence, Railways and Craneage. Any industry that needs gears and transmission parts can rely on NTG to supply parts to exacting standards.
Northern Tool & Gear has a full CNC gear checking facility and an on-site heat treatment facility, including quench pressing of bevels, to allow total quality control of all projects. The gear cutting process is crucial in manufacturing gears with high precision, and NTG employs advanced technology and techniques to ensure the highest quality.
We value our customers and provide ongoing technical support, project management and tooling options, helping to build a strategic partnership to meet our customers’ precision gearing needs. We also provide a reverse engineering /rebuild service to allow worn or obsolete parts to be economically manufactured to increase the life of existing transmissions.
High Precision Capabilities
Our gear grinding and finishing services ensure that every product meets the highest standards of quality and performance. We specialise in the production of precision gears, which are crucial for various demanding industries such as commercial, marine, and automotive sectors. Our expertise and capabilities in producing these precision gears and gearboxes position us as leading manufacturers with specialised testing facilities.
Gear Hobbing Process
The gear hobbing process is a cornerstone of our gear manufacturing capabilities. Utilising state-of-the-art hobbing machines, we cut the teeth of gears with unparalleled precision. This process involves a rotating cutting tool, known as a hob, which meticulously removes material from the gear blank to form the desired tooth shape. Our advanced hobbing machines are adept at producing a diverse range of gears, including spur gears, helical gears, and worm gears.
At Northern Tool and Gear, we pride ourselves on manufacturing high-quality gears that meet exact customer specifications. Our hobbing machines are equipped with precision cutting tools, ensuring high accuracy and repeatability in every gear we produce. Whether it’s a custom gear design or a specific size requirement, our team is dedicated to delivering gears that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
Gear Grinding and Finishing
Gear grinding and finishing are critical steps in our gear manufacturing process, ensuring that each gear meets the highest standards of accuracy and surface finish. Gear grinding involves the use of precision grinding machines to remove small amounts of material from the gear teeth, achieving the desired surface finish and dimensional accuracy. This process is essential for producing high-quality gears that perform reliably in demanding applications.
At Northern Tool and Gear, we employ advanced grinding and finishing machines equipped with precision grinding wheels. These machines allow us to produce gears with exceptional accuracy and surface finish, tailored to customer specifications. Our commitment to quality ensures that every gear we manufacture meets the stringent requirements of our diverse clientele, from custom gear designs to specific size and performance criteria.
Quality Control and Assurance
Quality control and assurance are integral to our gear manufacturing process, ensuring that every gear we produce meets our rigorous standards for quality and accuracy. Our comprehensive quality control system includes regular inspections and testing at various stages of the manufacturing process, from initial material selection to final product evaluation.
At Northern Tool and Gear, our team of experienced quality control engineers is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality. They meticulously inspect and test each gear to ensure it meets customer specifications and our stringent quality criteria. Our robust quality assurance system guarantees that every gear leaving our facility is manufactured to the highest standards, providing our customers with reliable and high-performance gears.
Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility
At Northern Tool and Gear, we are deeply committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. We believe that our operations should not only fulfil the needs of our customers but also minimise our impact on the environment. To this end, we have implemented a range of initiatives aimed at reducing our environmental footprint, including energy consumption reduction, waste minimisation, and recycling programs.
Our commitment to sustainability extends to our gear manufacturing processes, where we strive to use environmentally friendly materials and methods whenever possible. We are committed to minimising waste and emissions throughout our operations, continually seeking ways to enhance our environmental performance. At Northern Tool and Gear, we recognise that sustainability and environmental responsibility are essential components of our business, and we are committed to ongoing improvement in these areas.
