{"id":791,"date":"2026-09-23T02:04:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T02:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sungears.top\/product\/carburized-sun-gear\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T02:11:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T02:11:25","slug":"carburized-sun-gear","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sungears.top\/es\/product\/carburized-sun-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Carburized Sun Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"ep-product-intro\">\n<div><span class=\"ep-eyebrow\">Sun Gears<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>Carburized Sun Gear<\/h1>\n<p class=\"ep-lede\">Case-hardened sun gears for high-cycle planetary duties where tooth-surface wear resistance and a tougher core are both important.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ep-actions\"><a class=\"ep-btn\" href=\"#rfq-form\">Request a Quote<\/a><a class=\"ep-text-link\" href=\"\/contact\/\">Send a drawing or sample details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/sungears.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ground-sun-gear.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Carburized Sun Gear\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sungears.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ground-sun-gear.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sungears.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ground-sun-gear-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/sungears.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ground-sun-gear-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sungears.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ground-sun-gear-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/sungears.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ground-sun-gear-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/sungears.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ground-sun-gear-600x450.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ep-section\">\n<div class=\"ep-section-head\">\n<div><span class=\"ep-eyebrow\">Function in the assembly<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Specify the sun gear as part of a planetary mesh<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Carburizing is frequently paired with alloy gear steels in power-transmission work because it can create a hard wear-resistant case while retaining a tougher core. The required steel grade, effective case depth, tooth hardness, core condition and post-heat-treatment finishing must be specified together.<\/p>\n<p>For quotation, the most reliable input is the released drawing plus mating-gear data. If the design is still open, provide the required ratio, torque, speed, duty cycle, package envelope and interface constraints so the unresolved items can be identified before manufacturing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ep-section ep-surface\">\n<div class=\"ep-section-head\">\n<div><span class=\"ep-eyebrow\">Technical specification<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Information used to define the ordered part<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Sun gears are not interchangeable simply because two parts have a similar diameter. The tooth system and the rotating interface must match the planetary stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ep-table-scroll\">\n<table class=\"ep-spec-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Component<\/th>\n<td>Spur or helical, case-hardened<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Primary interface<\/th>\n<td>Bore\/spline\/shaft feature per drawing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Tooth system<\/th>\n<td>Metric module or diametral pitch (DP) as defined by drawing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Pressure angle<\/th>\n<td>Drawing-controlled; do not assume from outside diameter alone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Tooth count<\/th>\n<td>Required for quotation and mesh verification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Gear quality<\/th>\n<td>ISO, DIN, AGMA, JIS or customer-specific requirement can be reviewed as stated on the drawing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Materials<\/th>\n<td>Alloy and carbon gear steels selected to drawing; examples used in industrial gear work include 20CrMo, 16MnCr5, 18CrNiMo7-6, 8620-type and 42CrMo families<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Heat treatment<\/th>\n<td>Carburizing, nitriding, induction hardening, through-hardening or Q&amp;T where appropriate to the design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Inspection<\/th>\n<td>Tooth geometry, runout, bore\/spline\/journals and drawing datums as applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Supply basis<\/th>\n<td>New design, drawing-to-print, sample-supported replacement or matched planetary set<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ep-section\">\n<div class=\"ep-split\">\n<div><img width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/sungears.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/planetary-gear-set.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Planetary gear components surrounding a sun gear\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sungears.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/planetary-gear-set.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sungears.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/planetary-gear-set-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/sungears.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/planetary-gear-set-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sungears.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/planetary-gear-set-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/sungears.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/planetary-gear-set-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/sungears.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/planetary-gear-set-600x450.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"ep-eyebrow\">Mating components<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Check sun, planet and ring data together<\/h2>\n<p>A conventional planetary stage combines a central sun gear, one or more planet gears, an internal ring gear and a carrier. The tooth counts and mesh geometry constrain each other. For a replacement, measuring only the damaged sun gear can miss profile shift, backlash strategy or mating-gear wear.<\/p>\n<p>When available, send the planet gear and ring gear drawings, gearbox assembly drawing, original tooth counts, center-distance information and any contact-pattern or backlash requirement. This is especially important for helical planetary stages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ep-section ep-surface\">\n<div class=\"ep-section-head\">\n<div><span class=\"ep-eyebrow\">Manufacturing route<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Process planning follows geometry, material and required quality<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Manufacture typically separates soft machining from heat-treatment and hard-finishing operations. Distortion allowance, stock for grinding, spline condition and datum recovery after heat treatment all need to be planned before the first part is cut.<\/p>\n<p>The manufacturing route can therefore differ even between two sun gears of the same module. Batch quantity also matters because it affects tooling, fixturing and which spline or internal-feature process is economical.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ep-icon-grid\">\n<article><span class=\"ep-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 12h4l2-5 4 10 2-5h4\"\/><path d=\"M4 19h16\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Gear cutting<\/h3>\n<p>Hobbing, shaping or another generating process is selected to fit the tooth geometry and access.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article><span class=\"ep-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 18V6l7-3 7 3v12l-7 3z\"\/><path d=\"m5 6 7 3 7-3M12 9v12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Heat treatment<\/h3>\n<p>Material and case\/core requirements are kept tied to the released drawing and duty.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article><span class=\"ep-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"8\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M12 2v3m0 14v3M2 12h3m14 0h3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Hard finishing<\/h3>\n<p>Grinding or other finishing is added only when the required accuracy and surface condition justify it.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article><span class=\"ep-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 18 18 4l2 2L6 20z\"\/><path d=\"m9 13 2 2m1-5 2 2m1-5 2 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Inspection<\/h3>\n<p>Tooth measurements are related to the functional bore, spline, journal and face datums.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ep-section\">\n<div class=\"ep-section-head\">\n<div><span class=\"ep-eyebrow\">RFQ checklist<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What to send for an accurate quotation<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Send the drawing or a clear set of gear data, then add the operating information that is not visible on the drawing. A sample can support a replacement project, but it should not be used to guess an unknown heat treatment or quality grade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ep-table-scroll\">\n<table class=\"ep-spec-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Geometry<\/th>\n<td>Module\/DP, tooth count, pressure angle, spur\/helical form, helix angle and hand where applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Interface<\/th>\n<td>Bore, keyway, spline, shaft, journal, thread and locating faces<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Material \/ heat treatment<\/th>\n<td>Material grade, hardness or case requirement, surface treatment if specified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Quality \/ inspection<\/th>\n<td>Gear-quality standard and grade, runout, profile\/lead or special inspection requirements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Duty<\/th>\n<td>Torque, speed, duty cycle, reversals, lubrication and working temperature when relevant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Mating data<\/th>\n<td>Planet\/ring tooth counts or drawings, carrier\/center-distance information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Commercial<\/th>\n<td>Quantity, target delivery, packaging and Incoterm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ep-actions\"><a class=\"ep-btn\" href=\"#rfq-form\">Send RFQ<\/a><a class=\"ep-text-link\" href=\"\/contact\/\">Send a drawing or sample details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Case-hardened sun gears for high-cycle planetary duties where tooth-surface wear resistance and a tougher core are both important. 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