Methods of manufacture

Abstract

A method of manufacture comprising: controlling provision of a first mould part including an inner surface defining a first cavity, the inner surface of the first mould part comprising a plurality of first grooves; controlling provision of a second mould part including an inner surface defining a second cavity, the inner surface of the second mould part comprising a plurality of second grooves; controlling coupling of the first mould part and the second mould part, the first cavity and the second cavity forming a third cavity, the plurality of first grooves and the plurality of second grooves forming a double helical pattern; controlling provision of a powder to the third cavity; and controlling cold isostatic pressing of the powder within the third cavity to form a double helical gear.

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