Vertical hobbing machine shortens production time and floor space requirements

Gleason's new Genesis 130H CNC Vertical Hobbing Machine features a new design that optimizes dry machining, reduces floor space requirements, and improves cycle times. The 130H Hobber is the first in a new family of gear production equipment from Gleason called Genesis. All of the Genesis machines share a common platform; a single-piece frame cast from an advanced polymer composite material, which can be made faster, more accurately, and with inherently more rigidity than conventional cast-iron assemblies. This common platform design also provides for a small, compact machine footprint and enables the user to install and re-locate the machine easily.

While the 130H Hobber can accommodate wet cutting processes, it is designed for dry machining. The work area is completely isolated from the machine frame to minimize thermal expansion from contact with hot chips and a stainless steel cutting chamber with steep inclination ensures that chips fall completely clear of the work area. The 130H Hobber is equipped with a new mechanical cam-driven double gripper loader fully integrated into the machine resulting in part load/unload times as short as two seconds. The Genesis 130H utilizes a new, patent-pending hob drive system to eliminate mechanical and hydraulic clamping systems. Instead a "DDrive" system 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. The 130H also features direct- drive spindle motors, which further reduces setup and machining times by eliminating the need for mechanical adjustments and gear changes. Higher acceleration/deceleration rates and increased torque, combined with faster axis motions, reduce non-cutting time between cycles and helps to increase productivity while machining.

Gleason Corporation Rochester, NY gleason.com Booth #B-6902