GATE ME 2016 Set 3 — Question 33

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Manufacturing Processes → Machining & Machine Tools → Conventional Machine Tools

Last updated 5 September 2026

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Internal gears are manufactured by

Correct answer (B) shaping with pinion cutter Solution Internal gears are typically manufactured using gear shaping with a pinion-shaped cutter. This process allows the cutter to operate inside the gear blank. Hobbing is generally restricted to external gears because the hob cannot physically reach the internal surface of a ring gear. Rack cutters are also primarily used for external gears due to clearance issues. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) shaping with pinion cutter Solution Internal gears are typically manufactured using gear shaping with a pinion-shaped cutter. This process allows the cutter to operate inside the gear blank. Hobbing is generally restricted to external gears because the hob cannot physically reach the internal surface of a ring gear. Rack cutters are also primarily used for external gears due to clearance issues.

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