Method of manufacturing a flexible externally toothed gear for strain wave gearing

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PATENT NO 9874273
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14611304

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A method for manufacturing a flexible externally toothed gear includes: a first step (ST1) for producing a primary molded article by performing near-net-shape plastic working on a material comprising a nickel-free low-alloy steel having a silicon content of 1.45-1.5 wt %; a second step (ST2) for martempering the primary molded article; a third step (ST3) for producing a secondary molded article from the primary molded article; and a fourth step (ST4) for shot-peening the secondary molded article to change the surface portions of the tooth part and other parts to martensite. A flexible externally toothed gear can be obtained in which the surface hardness is kept within a prescribed range and the fatigue strength and abrasion resistance are high.

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  • HARMONIC DRIVE SYSTEMS INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kobayashi, Masaru Azumino, JP 187 1963
Orii, Daisuke Azumino, JP 7 12

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