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News Release from: Gleason Corporation | Subject: Genesis 210H Hobbing Machine
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 September 2007
Hobbing machine cuts gears without
coolant
Designed for dry machining of gears, a gear hobbing machine has its work area is completely isolated from the machine bed to minimize thermal expansion caused by contact with hot chips.
Gleason Corporation introduced its Genesis 210H Hobbing Machine at EMO 2007 The 210H Hobber is designed for and is particularly well-suited for dry hobbing
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 7 Oct 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The machine incorporates a stainless steel cutting chamber with steep inclination to ensure that chips fall completely clear of the work area.
The 210H Hobber is equipped with an innovative new mechanical cam-driven double gripper loader fully integrated into the machine.
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Unlike conventional hobbing machines, the Genesis 210H utilizes a new, patent-pending hob drive system to eliminate complicated mechanical and hydraulic clamping systems.
Instead a simple 'D-Drive' type enables the spindle to transmit more torque, with less runout, and at the same time accommodate the use of larger diameter hobs for greater performance and longer tool life.
All of the Genesis machines share a common platform and have a small, compact machine 'footprint'.
The platform is designed to enable the user to install and re-locate the machine with no special lifting equipment or special foundations, and consolidates hydraulics, lubrication, and pneumatics into one easy-access location.
The 210H also features direct-drive spindle motors.
Other significant features include the following.
* An Easy Access Service Module that consolidates hydraulics, lubrication and pneumatics into one location.
* Optional on-board chamfering and deburring capability.
* Availability of the latest Siemens or Fanuc controls and the latest Gleason software running in a true Windows environment.
* Alternate chip conveyor arrangements from either the side or rear of the machine to meet any cell/system arrangement.
Capacities are as follows.
* Nominal workpiece diameter - 210 mm.
* Nominal module - 4mm.
* Maximum axial travel - 350mm.
** About Gleason Corporation - Gleason Corporation is a world leader in the development, manufacture and sale of gear production machinery, tooling and related equipment and services.
The Company's products are used by customers in automotive, truck, wind energy, aircraft, agriculture, construction, power tool and marine industries and by a diverse set of customers serving various industrial equipment markets.
Gleason has manufacturing operations in Rochester/New York, Rockford/Illinois, Dayton/Ohio, USA; Plymouth, England; Munich and Ludwigsburg, Germany; Studen, Switzerland; Bangalore, India and Harbin and Suzhou, China and has sales and service offices throughout North and South America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Gleason leads the way in significant innovations in gear manufacturing.
Gleason's gear machining experience is reflected in a variety of soft and hard manufacturing processes in the production of bevel and cylindrical gears as well as inspection equipment.
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