1) Features of Spiral Bevel Gear
- Helical bevel gears constitute one of the most significant sources of vibration and noise within drive axle assemblies. The periodic variations in tooth surface errors and meshing stiffness serve as the root cause for inducing system resonance.
- Their characteristic lies in the extreme sensitivity of their NVH performance to installation errors, such as centre distances and misalignment. Even minute deviations may lead to deterioration in the contact zone, thereby generating substantial rumbling or knocking noises.
2) Functions of Spiral Bevel Gear
- Beyond transmitting power, its function manifests at the NVH level as ‘defining the system's acoustic character’. A well-optimised spiral bevel gear pair produces a smooth hissing sound, referred to by engineers as ‘white noise’, whereas a problematic gear generates unpleasant ‘tonal’ noise or impact sounds.
- By adjusting the position and size of the tooth contact area (such as offset tip or offset small end), the meshing excitation of the gear can be actively controlled, thereby suppressing vibrations at specific frequencies.
3) Application of Spiral Bevel Gear
Top-tier luxury saloons represent its primary application scenario, where NVH performance serves as the core selling point. Similarly, in premium electric coaches or next-generation electric vehicles, the absence of engine noise masking renders the meshing noise from spiral bevel gears within the drive axle particularly prominent. The level of NVH optimisation directly determines the perceived quality of the product.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Custom Made | Available |
| Gear Profile Type | Gleason |
| Manufacturing Process | Gear Milling & Gear Teeth Grinding |
| Teeth Grinding | Included |
| Module (M) | Custom |
| Number of Teeth (Z) | Custom |
| Pressure Angle (α) | Custom |
| Lead Angle | Custom |
| Accuracy Grade | ISO 6 Grade/ AGMA 11Grade |
| Heat Treatment | Carburizing/Cement Quenching |
| Surface Hardness | 58-62HRC |
Steel Code Grades Comparison
| CHINA/GB | ISO | ГΟСТ | ASTM | JIS | DIN |
| 45 | C45E4 | 45 | 1045 | S45C | CK45 |
| 40Cr | 41Cr4 | 40X | 5140 | SCr440 | 41Cr4 |
| 20CrMo | 18CrMo4 | 20ХМ | 4118 | SCM22 | 25CrMo4 |
| 42CrMo | 42CrMo4 | 38XM | 4140 | SCM440 | 42CrMo4 |
| 20CrMnTi | | 18XГT | | SMK22 | |
| 20Cr2Ni4 | | 20X2H4A | | | |
| 20CrNiMo | 20CrNiMo2 | 20XHM | 8720 | SNCM220 | 21NiCrMo2 |
| 40CrNiMoA | | 40XH2MA/40XHMA | 4340 | SNCM439 | 40NiCrMo6/36NiCrMo4 |
| 20CrNi2Mo | 20NiCrMo7 | 20XH2MA | 4320 | SNCM420 | |
Production Equipment
Production Process