hob
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A hard metal tool with cutting edges for making gear teeth
- noun
- /hɒb/
- Specialized
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cortador de engranajes
- The engineer replaced the worn hob before starting a new batch of gears.
Examples
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Precision is crucial when selecting the right hob for gear manufacturing.
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The hob cuts precise gear teeth.
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After several hours, the hob needed to be sharpened to maintain accuracy.
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The engineer inspected the hobs for any defects.
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To create gears with perfect specifications, the manufacturer carefully calibrated the hob before use.
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The quality of the gears produced depends largely on the precision of the hob being utilized.
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During the machinery maintenance, the technician ensured that the hob was free from damage for accurate gear shaping.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hob in manufacturing is the hard steel cutter used to make gear teeth, named for its job of cutting and shaping metal. So a hob is literally the tool that makes the teeth on gears.
