Not to be confused with typical “flame cutting” equipment, Cogmatic Flame Machining Technology achieves accuracy by precisely controlling both the speed and the path of a high-pressure oxy-propane cutting system. Our Flame Machining Technology features a proprietary, thermally-controlled, dual-axis drive system. This innovative cutting technology produces straight-faced gears and sprockets with a typical 125-micro finish, eliminating the need for finish polishing. The precise accuracy of this process maintains tooth form and spacing down to five to ten-thousandths of an inch (.005″ to .010″) and without tolerance stack-up.
Because Flame Machining by Cogmatic produces a finished surface in a single pass, the labor and equipment time required to complete a ring gear or sprocket is significantly reduced compared to traditional multi-pass CNC-based machining. The result is cost savings for our customers!
Repeatability
Our flame machining process ensures that the first tooth profile will be cut precisely the same as the last tooth profile – no gouges, tears, slags, or lumps to blemish the surface. And without getting a fat or skinny tooth from the tolerance stack-up.
Longevity
Because our Cogmatic process delivers smooth finishes and edges, your flame-machined parts will engage accurately with your other drive components. A precise mesh that eliminates wear on other power-transmission components means flame-machined parts increase the longevity of your entire drive system.
Affordability
It all comes down to price, speed, and accuracy. We’ll work with you to supply cost-effective, accurate components – without long production delays. The advantage of flame machining is part quality similar to cold machining at the price and lead time of flame cutting.
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