Adapting to Change

Since its inception, Rapid Gear has continually adapted to technological advances in the gear manufacturing landscape. In its early days, the company relied heavily on Maag machines for both roughing and finishing operations. Today, Rapid Gear utilizes faster milling techniques, advanced modeling, and robust tooling to rough out gears—including technically complex worm sets—before finishing them on Maag or Kapp Niles grinding machines.

Investments in equipment like large-capacity wire EDM machines and cutting-edge measurement tools ensure that the company can meet tight tolerances and deliver consistent quality. “We’ve made investments not just in our gear production, but in our entire machine shop,” Tania explains. “It allows us to support a full range of machining and engineering services under one roof.”

Staying Competitive 

Rapid Gear’s strategy to remain competitive focuses on strengthening its presence across heavy industries. “We’re always working to make our name and capabilities known in sectors like mining, steel manufacturing, and press equipment repair,” says Tania. These industries require dependable, high-precision gears, and Rapid Gear consistently delivers—thanks in part to its partnerships with material suppliers and subcontractors that help meet deadlines and expand capacity.