Posted by Bill S on May 27, 2002 at 06:15:28:
In Reply to: helical shaper cutter cutting on hobbing machine posted by Bonde j.p. on May 27, 2002 at 05:00:43:
Could you explain which dimension fails the accuracy needed?
Don't know how you can get the side clearance angle, anyway. The hob should be able to rough cut it, but you'll likely need the profile/clearance ground.
HTH