Gear Cutting, Shaping, Hobbing, CNC Machining

New Studer S33 CNC Grinder

New for 2010 – Premier Gear and Machining continues to move forward with the addition of a new Studer S33 CNC O.D. Grinder. This state-of-the-art precision machine tool was purchased to handle the increasing demand for our Rotor and Shaft Assembly Cell services, and will be used to grind motor shafts, rotor and shaft assemblies, as well as our existing family of Aerospace Hydraulic Pump Driveshafts.

The addition of the Studer S33 means increased quality and more cost-effective pricing, and enhances our ability to meet our customers’ demanding delivery schedules. At Premier Gear and Machining, unbeatable quality and reliability have always been our top priority. Our ongoing commitment to bring you the latest in manufacturing technology is part of the Premier Gear and Manufacturing tradition of high-quality gear products, built to print, and delivered on time. Every time.

A New Rotor and Shaft Assembly Cell

Premier Gear and Machining is proud to announce the addition of our new Rotor and Shaft Assembly Cell. In this cell, motor shafts and rotors are assembled in a four-step process. First, the rotor and shaft are pressed together. Next, the rotor is finished turned on a CNC lathe, followed by finish grinding of the rotor O.D. and other critical diameters in a CNC grinder to maintain concentricity. Finally, the completed rotor and shaft assembly is dynamically balanced and deburred.

The close proximity of the equipment, employee cross training and dedicated tooling enables quick set-ups, increased efficiency and fast turnarounds. Please click on the “Rotor & Shaft Cell” tab at left for a more detailed description of our new Rotor and Shaft Assembly Cell.

New CNC Gear Hobber with Automated Parts Loading

Premier Gear and Machining is proud to announce the addition of our New Koepfer 200 CNC Gear Hobbing machine. This 8-axis, CNC-controlled machine is the ultimate answer to gear hobbing in the 21st century. This machine is equipped with Windows-style dialogue programming for fast and easy setup of complex, high-quality gears. Also, with our CNC-controlled gantry system, part loading is fully automated and excellent throughput is the result.

In conjunction with our first Koepfer 200, this machine tandem provides Premier Gear and Machining with a potent one-two gear punch. State-of-the-art, automated efficiency matched with decades of precision manufacturing experience offers our customers a whole new level of quality, service and value.

Premier Increases Gear Shaping Capacity

Premier Gear and Machining has added a CNC re-controlled and rebuilt Fellows 10-4 gear shaper to our growing list of gear manufacturing equipment. The addition of the Fellows 10-4 increases our face-width gear-shaping capacity to 4”, and increases the throughput capacity of our shaping department by twenty-five percent. Premier Gear and Machining is committed to growing with our customers; providing the machining capacity and expertise you need for all of your gear manufacturing and precision machining requirements now and into the future. You can count on it.

Premier Gear Management Buyout

Steve Golden, Huy Nguyen and Steve McIntire, the core management team at Premier Gear and Machining for many years, have acquired the company from its founder, Bill Murphy. The buyout has been in the works for many months and was carefully planned and implemented in order to minimize disruption to our business operations. The new owners are committed to maintaining and expanding our reputation for outstanding quality and customer service in all areas of our business.

As we look to the future, we are grateful for our relationships with our loyal customers; and we look forward to continuing to provide the best service in the business for all of your precision machining and gear cutting requirements.

Premier Gear Adds Precision Balancing

Premier Gear and Machining is pleased to announce the acquisition of our new Hoffmann 12.1 Precision Balancing System. The addition of our Hoffmann means Premier Gear and Machining now controls more of the manufacturing process by balancing your rotor and shaft assemblies in-house.

Premier Gear and Machining can now handle your balancing requirements for parts up to 35 lbs, and up to 18 inches in length and 18 inches in diameter. It makes a lot of sense to have your rotor and shaft assemblies manufactured and balanced all under one roof, and by people who really know the business. Save yourself time and money. Make Premier Gear and Machining your one-stop source for rotor and shaft assemblies.

Parts Machined from Vespel Material

At a cost of more than $60.00 per inch, there is little margin for error when machining parts from Vespel. Premier Gear and Machining has perfected a manufacturing process to produce parts from this costly material with little or no waste. This means that Premier Gear and Machining is able to offer high-quality Vespel parts at very competitive prices. Bring your next Vespel requirement to Premier Gear and Machining and let us show you how to maximize your cost savings for this unique material.

Rotor and Shaft Assemblies

Premier Gear and Machining now offers precision rotor and shaft assemblies. Each assembly is ground and balanced at our facility and shipped to you complete and ready for installation. The same commitment to quality and value that produces our exceptional manufactured parts is evident in our assemblies. With dock-to-stock shipments on a just-in-time basis, our customers save valuable time and money with our complete assembly services. Premier Gear and Machining is ready to solve your rotor and shaft assembly problems. Let us show you how it is done.

Matched Worm Gear Sets

Premier Gear and Machining now produces individually matched and serialized worm gear sets. Each gear is cut to match the previously thread ground worm component to guarantee precision operation of the worm gear assembly. “Our advanced manufacturing methods allow us to eliminate the lapping operation for these matched sets,” explains Steve Golden, production manager. “This increased efficiency is passed on to our customers in the form of higher quality and better value.” Matched worm gear sets without lapping is yet another way that Premier Gear and Machining sets the standard in gear manufacturing technology.

Acme Gear Shaft Assembly

Premier Gear and Machining machines each component part of your gear shaft assembly to exacting tolerances. These components are then welded, proof and torque tested, processed, and assembled under strict quality control to produce a finished product that performs as designed. The Premier Gear and Machining planning department coordinates each step of the process, from machining to outside processing to final assembly, delivering top quality gear shaft assemblies on time. Premier Gear and Machining is more than just a gear shop - we are your total precision manufacturing solution.