Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hobbing

verb

/ˈhɒb.ɪŋ/

Definition

Hobbing is a manufacturing process used to produce gears and other toothed components by cutting, typically using a specialized cutting tool called a hob.

Examples

The company specializes in hobbing gears for various industrial applications.
Hobbing is often preferred for its efficiency in mass production of gears.
After hobbing, the components may undergo finishing processes for better precision.

Meaning

The term refers to the method of creating features on a workpiece through the action of a rotating hob that removes material from the surface to form teeth or grooves.