Cooper Gear & Manufacturing

Precision-Machined Gears, Trusted Across North America

At Cooper Gear, we don’t make the equipment you buy; we make the equipment you buy lift, pull, and rotate longer and stronger. For over three decades, Cooper Gear has powered the most rugged industrial equipment throughout North America.

GENERATION FAMILY BUSINESS

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TOP COOLEST THINGS MADE IN MISSOURI

Two Generations.
One Standard of Precision.

A family-owned precision machining company with two generations of craftsmanship behind every part we ship.

WHAT WE BUILD

Precision Capabilities

At Cooper Gear & Manufacturing, we deliver precision-machined parts built to your exact specifications. From gear hobbing and splines to CNC turning, milling, and broaching, every part comes off our floor inspected and ready to run. We pair modern automation with more than 30 years of family-owned craftsmanship, all backed by ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Gear Hobbing

Custom spur, helical, bevel, and specialty gears are manufactured to tight tolerances for reliable power transmission in demanding applications.

  • Spur and helical gears
  • Specialty and custom gear profiles
  • Prototype to production volume
  • Tolerances to drawing specification

Shaping

Our Fellows gear shapers cut internal gears, external gears near a shoulder, and internal splines that hobbing can’t reach, with a shaping stroke up to 6 inches, a capacity many shops in our region don’t have. Whether the part calls for a stepped shoulder or a tight internal profile, shaping gets us there.

  • Internal and external gear shaping
  • Internal splines
  • Shaping stroke up to 6″
  • Prototype to production volume
  • Tolerances to drawing specification

Splines

Internal and external spline cutting for demanding power transmission components requiring accuracy and durability.

  • Internal spline cutting
  • External spline cutting
  • High-accuracy, high-durability

Broaching

High-precision broaching services for consistent internal profiles and complex shapes at production volumes.

  • Internal profile broaching
  • Keyway broaching
  • High-volume production
  • Consistent, repeatable results

CNC Turning

Advanced CNC turning for shafts, hubs, and custom cylindrical components with exceptional repeatability.

  • Shafts and hubs
  • Custom cylindrical parts
  • Tight tolerance repeatability
  • Wide material capability

Milling

Multi-axis milling for detailed geometries, tight tolerances, and complex part configurations.

  • Multi-axis milling
  • Complex 3D geometries
  • Tight tolerance profiles
  • Custom configurations

Drilling

Accurate drilling and hole-making services for both production runs and custom projects.

  • Production and custom drilling
  • Tight positional tolerances
  • Burr-free finish
  • All material types

WHO WE SERVE

Industries We Support

Wherever precision matters, Cooper Gear delivers.

Aerospace

Manufacturing

Construction

Forestry

Energy

Agriculture

Transportation

Maritime

OUR COMMITMENT

Quality You Can Measure

 

ISO 9001:2015 isn’t just a certificate on our wall, it’s the framework behind every step of our process. Documented procedures, traceability, and continuous improvement govern how every part is made and inspected before it leaves our facility.

95%+

ON-TIME DELIVERY

100%

PRE-SHIP INSPECTION

±.0005″

TOLERANCE STANDARD

BEYOND THE SHOP FLOOR

Investing in People & Community

Cooper Gear has always believed that a strong community builds a stronger workforce. We’re active in Manufacturing Day, the local Chamber of Commerce, and we partner with USDL to place students ages 15–18 into real apprenticeship roles.

MFG Day

Welcoming students and community to see precision manufacturing firsthand.

USDL Apprenticeships (Ages 15–18)

Real work, real skills, a USDL-aligned program for young professionals.

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