How Krebs & Riedel Wheels Are Raising the Bar in Achieving Perfect Gear Grinding
Gear Grinding’s Growing Demands
With the changes in the automotive industry, gear manufacturing is under more pressure than ever. The redistribution of gear supply and demand has caused additional competition amidst suppliers and higher expectations amongst buyers. Modern applications demand gears with flawless profiles, exceptional surface finishes, and consistent performance. As tolerances tighten and production volumes increase, manufacturers need solutions that deliver accuracy, repeatability, and reliability. That’s why choosing the right grinding wheel is no longer a minor detail, it has become central to achieving exceptional gear quality.
The Role of the Grinding Wheel
The grinding wheel is at the heart of every gear finishing process. It directly affects the accuracy, quality, and efficiency of production. The wheel’s geometry and consistency determine how precisely each gear tooth is formed, while high-quality abrasives help minimise burn marks and micro-cracks, improving durability and performance. Efficient wheels also reduce the need for frequent dressing, lowering downtime and consumable costs. A consistent wheel gives you repeatable results across large batches. Even the best machine cannot achieve perfect gears if the grinding wheel isn’t performing at its peak.
Why Krebs & Riedel
Krebs & Riedel grinding wheels combine over 130 years of German engineering experience with advanced materials to meet the most challenging gear grinding requirements. Their high-performance abrasives provide consistent stock removal and surface quality, while optimised porosity improves thermal control, reducing burn, chatter, and protecting the workpiece. The wheels are designed for extended life, lowering the frequency of dressing and replacement, and have proven results across aerospace, automotive, EV powertrain, and wind-power gear production. Manufacturers who have switched to Krebs & Riedel frequently report shorter cycle times, smoother finishes, and fewer wheel changes. If there is an aspect of your gear grinding you want to improve, Krebs & Riedel can create wheels tailored to your production and deliver outstanding results.
Gear Grinding Product Portfolio
Through AGS, a broad range of wheel qualities are available, from economical specifications to ultra-high-performance grades such as Blue Moon TZ. Customers have access to the complete Krebs & Riedel gear-grinding portfolio, including:
Krebs & Riedel’s R&D department works closely with customers, universities, and research groups to develop new specifications for future high-precision grinding processes. This innovation has led to the productions of state-of-the-art composite worm wheels widely used across the EV industry, as well as high-performance profile grinding wheels for wind-energy and turbine-blade manufacturing.
AGS’s Free No-Obligation Test Wheel Programme
At AGS, we are confident in the performance of Krebs & Riedel wheels, so confident that we are offering free, no-obligation test wheels for qualifying gear grinding applications.
We make it simple to experience the precision and reliability of Krebs & Riedel wheels first-hand, whether you are operating Kapp-Niles, Klingelnberg, Reishauer or any other grinding machine.
How to Request a Free Test Wheel
Ready to experience precision grinding at its best? Contact AGS today to arrange your free test wheel and take the first step toward smoother, more accurate gear production.