Our Newly Developed CNC 116 Gear Generator

• New GE Fanuc series 16-MB controller with AC Digital servo drives and motors
• Easy Operator Interaction
• Increased Reliability
• Better Set-Up Times
• Wide Range of Programmable Cutting Cycles

The CNC 116 Gear Generator can be used for cutting hypoid, spiral and Zerol bevel pinions and gear members. This machine was original manufactured by The Gleason Works as a 116 Hypoid Rougher or Generator. The machine has been upgraded with a new GE Fanuc series 16MB Control system with AC Servos and motors, providing a machine with much easier operator interaction, increased reliability, faster set-up times, and a wide range of programmable cutting cycles.

The Gear Generator now has three CNC servo controlled axes. The first axis is for cradle rotation, upon which the cutter is mounted. The second axis is for the work spindle, upon which the gear blank is placed for cutting. The third axis is used for feeding the sliding base into the cutter. The gear train that used to synchronize the cradle cutter and work piece has been removed and replaced with an infinite variable electronic gear box that is used to coordinate the cutter and work piece movements. The cutting spindle is also under CNC control, providing precise control of the cutter RPM.

CNC 116 Gear Generator Standard Equipment

• Remanufactured Gleason 116 Hypoid Rougher or Generator
• GE Fanuc Series 16-MB controller including Color CRT with an operator's station
• AC Digital servo drives and motors (a series)
• GE Fanuc AC cutter spindle motor and drive
• Digital readouts for six manually adjusted axes.
• Cutter Spindle Rotation Angle (Tilt)
• Swivel Angle
• Eccentric Angle
• Root Angle
• Blank Offset
• Machine center to Crossing Point
• Individual hydraulic clamps for six manually adjusted slides.
• Programming by menu driven screens to enter standard Gleason summary values. Store data for 99 parts.
• Programming data transfer to/from a host computer.
• Open programming environment incorporates changes easily to configure to the customers needs.
• Coolant pump to provide 35GPM flow.
• Chip removal system installed.
• One set of Documentation
• Totally Enclosed Guard System

Optional Equipment

• Electronic Stock Divider Probe
• Modified Roll Cutting
• Smoke and Mist Collector

Specifications

Travel Limits
Cutter Spindle Rotation Angle (Tilt)	0° to 180°
Swivel Angle	0° to 355°
Eccentric Angle	0° to 160°
Root Angle	-12° to 90°
Blank Offset	-4.5" to +4.5"
Machine center to Nose of Spindle	2.50" to 13.50"
Cradle	-60° to 180°

 

Axes Speeds – Maximum
Cutter Spindle	115 RPM
Cradle	1500 DPM
Work Spindle	7200 DPM
Sliding Base	200 IPM

Electrical Equipment

Motor	Continuous Power	Torque	Model
Cutter Spindle	10.0 HP	416 in lb	GEFanuc a 8
Cradle	3.3 kW	265 in lb	GEFanuc a 30/1200
Work Spindle	2.8 kW	106 in lb	GEFanuc a 12/3000
Sliding Base	2.8 kW	106 in lb	GEFanuc a 12/3000