What is BS 2062-1 - gear hob specification about?  
Hobs are used for cutting gears, splines, and sprockets. The BS 2062 series is a British Standard series that discusses specifications for hobs for general purposes.
BS 2062-1 applies to non-topping single-start right-hand and left-hand finishing hobs for helical and straight spur gears for general purposes.
Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, the hobs supplied in accordance with this British Standard will be right-hand.
Note: Grade C (which is given in American and other specifications) is not included.
Who is BS 2062-1 - gear hob specification for? 
BS 2062-1 on gear hob specification is useful for: 
- Manufacturers and suppliers gear hobs
- Manufacturers of products / components made by gear hobbing
- Product design engineers
- Innovation / research and development teams
- Quality control personnel
- Testing laboratories
- Entities involved with compliance / auditors
BS 2062-1 is also useful for manufacturers who use gear hobs to manufacture components for machines / equipment / tools.
Why should you use BS 2062-1 - gear hob specification?  
Gear hobbing is a multipoint machining process in which gear teeth are progressively generated by a series of cuts with a hob. BS 2062-1 covers the following grades of accuracy:
- Grade AA
- Grade A
- Grade B
- Grade D
The first three (Grade AA, Grade A, Grade B) are for ground profile hobs, and the fourth one (Grade D) is for unground profile hobs.
BS 2062-1 provides you with illustrations to get a clear picture of general hob terminology. BS 2062-1 discusses tooth form, dimensions, bore, hubs, gashes, as well as keys and keyways for the specified gear hobs.
BS 2062-1 guidelines help you to follow best practices when manufacturing and working with gear hobs so that your customers have access to high quality products.
