[BruceLambo]

I still dont get this point where setting up to do a cut is such a major undertaking. As WayneM said, they want a minimum 50 sets. You cant tell me its going to take a week or more to set up a machine designed to cut these gears. I would say its more like "we cant be bothered as its so easy to set up we are going to make no money out of doing a 1-off." Once the machine is set, its just put to work cutting while the operator goes off and has a cuppa tea.

Tell me then how do OEM places do it when they are producing around 1000 sets a day or more for their vehicles? Dont tell me they have 1000 Gleesons sitting in a shed clunking out crownwheels.

Has anyone on the site ever visited an OEM gearbox or production facility and see how they actually do this??