The BGA are delighted to once again work in collaboration with Helios Gear School from the USA to bring their 2 Day Gear Fundamentals Course to the UK.
Helios Gear School’s aim is to support companies to build a shop full of gear experts. The Gear School seminars are designed for entry-level gear manufacturing personnel including manufacturing management, engineers, supervisors, set-up technicians, operators, and quality control.
These intensive programmes cover the basics of gear manufacturing from cutting to finishing, then through final inspection.
With limited class sizes, this course provides the optimum learning environment for attendees new to the industry and those with experience in need of a refresher.
Date: 21st & 22nd October 2026
Time: 08:00 – 16:30
Location: Cedar Court Hotel – Bradford – BD5 8HW
Tutors: Adam Gimpert (President Helios Gear Products ) & David Harroun (Vice President Helios Gear Products ) – Helios Gear School
Fee: BGA Member £700 / Non Member £1000
Register: https://the-british-gear-association-bga.cademy.io/fundamentals-of-parallel-axis-gear-manufacturing
The course fee includes a comprehensive 300+ page reference book, meals, and miscellaneous materials
Day 1
9-9:30 intro and history
9:30 – 10 nomenclature
10-10:15 break
10:15 – 10:45 nomenclature
10:45 – 11:45 hobbing
11:45 – 12:15 shifting
12:15 – 1:00 lunch
1:00 – 1:30 multi-thread
1:30 – 2:00 tools and sharpening
2:00 – 2:45 materials and coatings
2:45 – 3:00 break
3:00 – 5:00 Hindle tour
5:00 – 6:00 (open time: refresh, check-in, etc)
6:00 – 8:00 dinner
Day 2
9:00 – 9:30 shaping
9:30 – 10:00 blanks, fixtures
10:00 – 10:15 break
10:15 – 10:45 blanks, fixtures
10:45 – 11:45: grinding (hard finishing)
11:45 – 12:45 lunch
12:45 – 1:30 inspection
1:30 – 2:15 troubleshooting
2:15 – 2:30 adjourn, Q&A, tea
Helios Gear School’s aim is to support companies to build a shop full of gear experts. Helios Gear School seminars are designed for entry-level gear manufacturing personnel including manufacturing management, engineers, supervisors, set-up technicians, operators, and quality control. These intensive programmes cover the basics of gear manufacturing from cutting to finishing, then through final inspection. With limited class sizes, their courses provide the optimum learning environment for attendees new to the industry and those with experience in need of a refresher.
The BGA believes this course provides the perfect synergy and aligns with our Knowledge Transfer Programme and we welcome the collaboration to bring this to the UK
If you would like to register for any of our essential gear training please contact Kirsty and Lynne in the BGA office admin@bga.org.uk
