Fundamentals of Parallel Axis Gear Manufacturing

Description

Date: 21st & 22nd October 2026

Time: 08:00 - 16:30

Location: Cedar Court Hotel – Bradford - BD5 8HW

Tutors: Adam Gimpert (President Helios Gear Products) & David Harroun (Vice President Helios Gear Products) - Helios Gear School

Fee: BGA Member £700 / Non Member £1000

The course fee includes a comprehensive 300+ page reference book, meals, and miscellaneous materials

The BGA are delighted to once again work in collaboration with Helios Gear School from the USA to bring their 2 Day Gear Fundamentals Course to the UK.

Helios Gear School's aim is to support companies to build a shop full of gear experts. The Gear School seminars are designed for entry-level gear manufacturing personnel including manufacturing management, engineers, supervisors, set-up technicians, operators, and quality control.

These intensive programmes cover the basics of gear manufacturing from cutting to finishing, then through final inspection.

With limited class sizes, this course provides the optimum learning environment for attendees new to the industry and those with experience in need of a refresher.

Day 1

9-9:30 intro and history

9:30 - 10 nomenclature

10-10:15 break

10:15 - 10:45 nomenclature

10:45 - 11:45 hobbing

11:45 - 12:15 shifting

12:15 - 1:00 lunch

1:00 - 1:30 multi-thread

1:30 - 2:00 tools and sharpening

2:00 - 2:45 materials and coatings

2:45 - 3:00 break

3:00 - 5:00 Hindle tour

5:00 - 6:00 (open time: refresh, check-in, etc)

6:00 - 8:00 dinner

Day 2

9:00 - 9:30 shaping

9:30 - 10:00 blanks, fixtures

10:00 - 10:15 break

10:15 - 10:45 blanks, fixtures

10:45 - 11:45: grinding (hard finishing)

11:45 - 12:45 lunch

12:45 - 1:30 inspection

1:30 - 2:15 troubleshooting

2:15 - 2:30 adjourn, Q&A, tea

Helios Gear School's aim is to support companies to build a shop full of gear experts. Helios Gear School seminars are designed for entry-level gear manufacturing personnel including manufacturing management, engineers, supervisors, set-up technicians, operators, and quality control. These intensive programmes cover the basics of gear manufacturing from cutting to finishing, then through final inspection. With limited class sizes, their courses provide the optimum learning environment for attendees new to the industry and those with experience in need of a refresher.

The BGA believes this course provides the perfect synergy and aligns with our Knowledge Transfer Programme and we welcome the collaboration to bring this to the UK.

If you would like to register for any of our essential gear training please contact Kirsty and Lynne in the BGA office admin@bga.org.uk

If you are not a BGA Member please click here to see our Membership Benefits and get in touch to find out how to join.