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Solid Carbide Hob for Dry Hobbing

Comparison between dry and conventional

  HSS Hob Carbide Hob
Coolant Non water soluble oil Dry Dry
Speed 80 - 120 120 - 160 300 - 350
Efficiency 1 1.5 3
Tool Life 1 (2 - 5) (4 - 10)
Cost 1 (1.5 - 2) (3 - 4)
Accuracy
Reliability
Workability
Workshop environment
(good)(ok)(bad)

Recommended cutting conditions



Summary of dry hobbing