The production of steering pinions poses a particular challenge in the modern automotive industry. These precision gear components are indispensable parts of steering systems and must meet the highest quality standards while also being produced economically in large quantities. The combination of required dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and process stability demands specialized manufacturing solutions.Â
In this interview, Konstantin Ungefuk, Head of the Gear Cutting Soft Business Unit at EMAG, explains the complex process chain involved in machining steering pinions. He provides detailed insights into every machining step – from turning the raw-parts to soft-state gear hobbing, precision grinding of the bearing seats after hardening, and the final skiving of the hardened tooth profiles.Â
