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

08:00 – 09:00am Introductions and Gear History

09:00 – 09:30am Gear Nomenclature

09:30 – 09:45am Break

09:45 – 10:15am Gear Nomenclature (continued)

10:15 – 11:15am The Hobbing Process

11:15 – 11:45am Hob Shifting

11:45 – 12:45pm 🍴 Lunch

12:45 – 13:15pm Multi-thread Hobs

13:15 – 14:00pm The Shaping Process

14:00 – 15:00pm Cutting Tools, Materials and Coatings

15:00 - 16:15pm Inspection of Parallel Axis Gears

17:00 🍴 Dinner (Provided)

Day 2

08:00 – 10:15am Tour of Hindle Gears

10:15 – 10:30am Break

10:30 – 11:30am Gear Blanks and Fixtures for Gear Manufacturing

11:30 – 11:45am Art of Generation Video

11:45 – 12:45pm 🍴 Lunch

12:45 – 14:45pm Heat Treatment and Hard Finishing

14:45 – 15:15pm Gear Accuracy Standards

15:15 – 15:45pm Troubleshooting

15:45 – 16:00pm Questions and Answers

16:00pm Certificates and Adjournment

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.