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   Gear Manufacturing Technology Update       January 19, 2022

Fine Pitch Gearing with PIC Design

PIC Design was founded in 1954, operating as Precision Industrial Components, LLC. PIC Design was the first company to satisfy the need for pre-engineered gear products in the United States and was one of the original mechanical component “catalog” companies. The manufacturing plant is located in the Naugatuck Valley of Connecticut. In 2008, PIC Design was purchased by RBC Bearings. We caught up recently with Mike Hamburg, Business Development Manager, Ron Bell, Senior Mechanical Engineer and Tyhler Howard, Plant Manager at PIC Design to discuss the fine pitch gearing market in 2022.

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A New Dimension in Productivity

A New Dimension in Productivity

With Star SU Scudding® and skiving tools, quality meets speed with productivity 5 times faster than conventional gear cutting processes. Achieving surface finish and quality level far superior to traditional gear cutting technology, skiving allows the machining of internal or external gears/splines without the need of an undercut or groove.

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We provide the mechanical advantage!

We provide the mechanical advantage!

From robotics to aerospace, our gears provide the most compact, highest torque and customizable solutions on the planet. It’s the perfect balance of torque, efficiency and ratio flexibility.
Is Spiroid Gearing the best fit for your application? Consult our engineers directly today at 320-762-7133. Download Case Studies today.

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Let us reintroduce ourselves – experienced company with a new name

Let us reintroduce ourselves – experienced company with a new name

We are Nidec Machine Tool America, formerly part of Mitsubishi. Our machine tool heritage began in 1936, and continues with renewed dedication. For you, as a gear maker, we supply and support hobbers, shapers, shavers, skiving machines, and internal and external generating gear grinders. We do cutting tools, too.

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