UNKNOWN ILLINITE ILLINOIS 659781 PRE-SHAVE H0B GEAR CUTTER

Description:

The UNKNOWN ILLINITE ILLINOIS 659781 Pre-Shave Hob Gear Cutter is used in gear manufacturing systems to cut or pre-finish gear teeth with high precision prior to final machining operations. Commonly installed in gear hob machines, transmission manufacturing lines, and precision machining facilities requiring accurate gear tooth generation. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and gear manufacturing specialists use this cutter for repair, retrofit, expansion, or replacement of existing gear cutting tooling.

Applications:

The UNKNOWN ILLINITE ILLINOIS 659781 Pre-Shave Hob Gear Cutter is used in industrial applications requiring precision gear tooth cutting and finishing. It is commonly found in automotive transmission manufacturing, industrial gearbox production, aerospace machining facilities, and heavy equipment manufacturing where gears require pre-shaving operations before final finishing. The M2-2 high-speed steel construction and Hob #1 geometry are designed for durability and precision in gear production environments.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: UNKNOWN / ILLINITE ILLINOIS
• Part Number: 659781
• Product Type: Pre-Shave Hob Gear Cutter
• Hob Designation: Hob #1
• Tool Marking: ITW M2-2
• Additional Markings: 6-7-67, ME-12
• Function: Gear tooth cutting and pre-shaving
• Cutter Type: Gear Hob
• Material: M2-2 High-Speed Steel (HSS)
• Application: Gear Manufacturing and Finishing
• Compatible Equipment: Gear Hob Machines
• Cutting Operation: Pre-Shave / Gear Tooth Generation
• Suitable for Spur and Helical Gear Production (application dependent)
• Precision Ground Cutting Edges
• Designed for High Accuracy Gear Manufacturing
• Industrial Grade Construction for Long Service Life
• Country of Origin: USA
• Likely a legacy or OEM gear cutting tool with limited publicly available documentation.

Common Replacements:

• Fellows High-Speed Steel Pre-Shave Gear Hob
• Star SU M2 HSS Gear Hob with Matching Specifications
• Mitsubishi Gear Hob Cutter with Equivalent Module and Pressure Angle