What is BS 2062-1 - gear hob specification about?  

Hobs are used for cutting gears, splines, and sprockets. The BS 2062 series is a British Standard series that discusses specifications for hobs for general purposes.

BS 2062-1 applies to non-topping single-start right-hand and left-hand finishing hobs for helical and straight spur gears for general purposes.

Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, the hobs supplied in accordance with this British Standard will be right-hand.

Note: Grade C (which is given in American and other specifications) is not included.

Who is BS 2062-1 - gear hob specification for? 

BS 2062-1 on gear hob specification is useful for: 

Manufacturers and suppliers gear hobs
Manufacturers of products / components made by gear hobbing
Product design engineers
Innovation / research and development teams
Quality control personnel
Testing laboratories
Entities involved with compliance / auditors

BS 2062-1 is also useful for manufacturers who use gear hobs to manufacture components for machines / equipment / tools.

Why should you use BS 2062-1 - gear hob specification?  

Gear hobbing is a multipoint machining process in which gear teeth are progressively generated by a series of cuts with a hob. BS 2062-1 covers the following grades of accuracy:

Grade AA
Grade A
Grade B
Grade D

The first three (Grade AA, Grade A, Grade B) are for ground profile hobs, and the fourth one (Grade D) is for unground profile hobs.

BS 2062-1 provides you with illustrations to get a clear picture of general hob terminology. BS 2062-1 discusses tooth form, dimensions, bore, hubs, gashes, as well as keys and keyways for the specified gear hobs.

BS 2062-1 guidelines help you to follow best practices when manufacturing and working with gear hobs so that your customers have access to high quality products.

BS 2062-1:1959

Specification for gear hobs - Hobs for general purposes, 1 d.p. to 20 d.p. inclusive

Current

Published:

18 Dec 1959