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Re: Lasercutting Spur Gears?

The other problem with lazed or water jet cutting for such a piece is the surface finish will not be as good which could lead to F.O.D. Also the heat from laser cutting would change the material properties on the wear surface of the teeth. You have to consider a potential surface treatment to harden the gear afterward.