Configure gears online in less than 60 seconds

3D printed gears with only a few teeth made of iglidur materials

Find our more about the extension of the gear configurator

Have a customised gear manufactured

Design, construction and manufacture: step-by-step video instruction and design tips from our engineers enable you to manufacture a durable gear quickly and easily.

More CAD configurators online

Configure CAD models of racks, lead screw nuts, rollers, plain bearing bushings, sliding plates and toothed belt discs. Design customised component templates and download them – free of charge and without registration.  

3D printing service

Order quickly online from the 3D printing service: just save the gear CAD as a STEP/STP file and upload it to the 3D printing service. No minimum quantity, up to 10,000 units. 

Gear service life calculator

How long does a 3D printed gear last? Simply enter the parameters of the application and then calculate the foreseeable service life with just a few clicks of the mouse.

Free gear sample

Still not convinced? See for yourself: we will gladly send you a free gear sample.

 

3D printed gears made of iglidur high-performance polymers

► Predictable service life
► Any geometry possible: special shapes and replacement parts
► Optimised tooth root geometry for longer service life
► Self-lubricating: dry operation thanks to solid lubricants

Last up to five times as long as regular plastic gears
Tested and proven: Gears made of iglidur have a much longer service life than machined or injection-moulded gears made of regular plastics.

What material is better for what type of gear? 

• iglidur i3  features greater strength, is especially well-suited for spur gears and bevel gears, and can be used for all other gear shapes.
• iglidur i6's optimised sliding properties suit it perfectly for worm gears.
• iglidur i8-ESD is suited to gears that require ESD properties, such as those used in ATEX machines.

3D printing service design guide

Guidelines for 3D printed gears

3D printing wear tests

iglidur polymers are more wear-resistant than PLA, ABS and other materials and manufacturing processes

Why 3D printing at igus?

Further information about our materials, additive processes, services and support.
 

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