Advancing gear manufacturing: A comprehensive review of gear skiving technology

Gear skiving technology is a highly efficient machining method compared to other gear manufacturing techniques. This paper presents a comprehensive review of gear skiving technology. First, the research progress in this field is introduced. Then, key research areas are systematically summarized, including machining principles, cutting process simulation and mathematical modeling, the influence of parameters on the process, tool design, error analysis and correction, tool manufacturing, tool life and wear, as well as related research methods and achievements. Furthermore, this review identifies several critical problems in current studies, such as the limited accuracy of simulation models in describing actual machining processes, the lack of consideration of the interaction between parameters, and the insufficient generality of tool design approaches. Finally, future research directions are outlined, including the development of more accurate multi-physics coupled simulation models, the realization of real-time error compensation, and the integration of artificial intelligence for tool wear monitoring and lifespan prediction. This paper makes up for the gaps in the field of gear skiving technology reviews, not only comprehensively presenting the development history, main research directions, and current challenges of this technology, but also providing a valuable reference for researchers and engineering applications.