hardness for spur gear made of 1045??
hardness for spur gear made of 1045??
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I have a spur gear made of 1045 and want to harden the teeth. What is a normal hardness and method keeping in mind I don't what to make it so hard the material is brittle?





RE: hardness for spur gear made of 1045??
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RE: hardness for spur gear made of 1045??
RE: hardness for spur gear made of 1045??