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   Gear Manufacturing Technology Update       May 24, 2023

Can Gear Skiving Be the Game-Changer I Need for My Business?

Implementation of skiving is giving users a competitive edge, which can result in gains in lowered component costs that are outstanding. Correctly implemented, also excellent quality and surface conditions can be reached. Skiving does not mean any compromise versus the traditional technologies; many applications show rather the opposite.

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Internal Gearing, Deburring, Honing and the Advancement of Robotic Cells

The electrification movement is in full swing despite many obstacles still in play. Regardless of these challenges, machine tool providers are expanding their machine operations and tooling capabilities to meet the e-mobility demands of the future. VarioChamfer, the new, patented process from Präwema enables skiving and deburring in a single clamping when manufacturing gears, thus significantly increasing production efficiency.

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Powerful Combination for Complex Gears

Accommodating up to four different power skiving tools on two spindles, plus up to six turning tools, EMAG’s VSC 400 PS combines power skiving and turning for producing internal and external gear teeth on a single, simple to operate machine.

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Gear up your tooth generating and hard finishing processes with SynchroForm!

Gear up your tooth generating and hard finishing processes with SynchroForm!

The vertical machine concept for precise skiving and internal honing with 1 or 2 spindles, automation, depending on your flexibility and quantity needs. From automotive to greentech, from prototyping to serial production:
Präwema SynchroForm: Quality made in Germany.

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New dimensions in gear skiving

New dimensions in gear skiving

Gear manufacturers are seeking alternative processes that are more productive and cost-effective than the gear shaping method and more flexible than broaching. The new gear skiving machine generation LK 500 DC by Liebherr is equipped with innovations for efficient and economical production. Liebherr provides the machine, tools, and process knowledge for successful gear skiving.

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Now, Power Skiving offers Constant Quality with Reduced Tool Cost

Now, Power Skiving offers Constant Quality with Reduced Tool Cost

Gleason now offers Power Skiving Machines with Integrated Cutter Resharpening which is especially beneficial when finish-cutting hardened internal gears in medium and large batches. This new process eliminates idle times for cutter change, reduces inventory cost and logistics, while improving constant quality results, since resharpening can be actuated at the ideal wear level of the tool. Available for vertical Power Skiving Machines up to 600 mm in workpiece diameter.

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Rely on Federal Broach and Southeast Broach for broach tools and tool maintenance

Rely on Federal Broach and Southeast Broach for broach tools and tool maintenance

For broaching tools you need strong support and strong tools from a strong company. Federal Broach and Southeast Broach, both Nidec companies, provide broach tool sharpening, coating, new tools as well as new and refurbished broach machines. We’ll be there for you!

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GWJ Technology Enhances Calculation Software

GWJ Technology Enhances Calculation Software

GWJ Technology GmbH, a calculation specialist from Braunschweig, Germany, added new functions to the gear modules of its eAssistant web-based calculation software, which has been successful for more than 20 years.

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MTB Introduces Recontrol/Retrofit Package for Larger Form Gear Grinding Machines

MTB Introduces Recontrol/Retrofit Package for Larger Form Gear Grinding Machines

Machine Tool Builders Inc. has introduced a comprehensive new recontrol/retrofit package for larger-capacity profile grinding gear machines with outdated controls that add highly desirable performance at a fraction of the cost for new machinery.

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