YB3150E Gear Hobbing Machine
The YB3150E hobs spur and helical gears and worm wheels, and it will cut by the climbing hobbing method as well as by conventional hobbing. Climb hobbing raises productivity because the hob enters at full chip and the cutting load falls through the pass, so the cycle is shorter on the same gear. Two features change wha...
What This Machine Does
The YB3150E hobs spur and helical gears and worm wheels, and it will cut by the climbing hobbing method as well as by conventional hobbing. Climb hobbing raises productivity because the hob enters at full chip and the cutting load falls through the pass, so the cycle is shorter on the same gear. Two features change what one operator can cover: a rapid traverse device on the hob slide, which cuts the air time between passes, and an automatic stop mechanism, which lets the machine finish a gear and shut down on its own. Together they are what allows several machines to be handled by one operator rather than one machine per person. Either axial or radial feed can be used, so worm wheel work is done properly rather than forced into an axial approach. A Siemens CNC system can be configured to customer requirement, adding drum gear and small taper bevel gear machining. The machine can also be heightened and lengthened to expand the machining range, and it is straightforward to operate and maintain.
Why Buyers Choose This Machine
- Climbing hobbing as well as conventional hobbing raises productivity on the same gear
- Rapid traverse device on the hob slide cuts the air time between passes
- Automatic stop mechanism lets the machine finish and shut down unattended
- One operator can handle several machines rather than standing at one
- Axial or radial feed so worm wheel work is done properly not forced into an axial approach
- Optional Siemens CNC system adds drum gear and small taper bevel gear machining
- Machine can be heightened and lengthened to expand the machining range
- Easy to operate and convenient to maintain
Where YB3150E Gear Hobbing Machine Earns Its Place
Problems It Solves
- Conventional hobbing alone leaves productivity on the table that climb hobbing recovers
- Slow hob slide return wastes machine time between passes
- A machine that does not stop itself needs an operator watching it to the end of the gear
- One operator per machine makes a gear cell expensive to staff
- Drum and small taper bevel gears cannot be produced on a purely mechanical hobber
- A fixed machine height limits the gear sizes a shop can take on
Who It Is For
- Gear manufacturers running multiple hobbing machines
- Transmission and gearbox producers
- Subcontract gear cutters with mixed gear types
- Manufacturers needing drum or small taper bevel gears
- Distributors supplying production gear hobbing machines
Application Scenarios
- Production hobbing of spur and helical gears where cycle time matters
- Worm wheel cutting using radial feed
- Multi-machine gear cells run by a single operator
- Drum gear and small taper bevel gear work where the Siemens CNC is fitted
- Shops needing a heightened or lengthened machine for larger gears
- Unattended finishing of a gear using the automatic stop mechanism
Technical Detail
Technical Features
- Hobbing of spur and helical gears and worm wheels
- Climbing hobbing method in addition to conventional hobbing
- Rapid traverse device on the hob slide
- Automatic stop mechanism
- Axial or radial feed
- Optional Siemens CNC system
- Drum gear and small taper bevel gear machining with CNC configured
- Machine can be heightened and lengthened to expand machining range
Specifications
| Machine type | Vertical gear hobbing machine |
|---|---|
| Models | YB3150E |
| Gear types | Spur gears, helical gears, worm wheels |
| Hobbing methods | Conventional and climbing hobbing |
| Hob slide | Rapid traverse device fitted |
| Automation | Automatic stop mechanism |
| Feed | Axial or radial |
| Control option | Siemens CNC system to customer requirement |
| Additional capability with CNC | Drum gears and small taper bevel gears |
| Range extension | Machine can be heightened and lengthened |
Figures above are taken from the product information we hold. Send us your application and we will confirm the exact specification for the model quoted.
How It Is Built and What Can Be Changed
Operations Performed
- Gear hobbing
- Climb hobbing
- Milling
- Spur gear cutting
- Helical gear cutting
- Worm wheel cutting
Quality Control
- Both conventional and climbing hobbing modes run through a test cut
- Rapid traverse device checked for repeatable slide positioning
- Automatic stop mechanism triggered and confirmed at the end of a cycle
- Axial and radial feed functions verified under load
- Test gear cut with tooth form and pitch inspected before packing
Customisation Options
- Siemens CNC system configured according to customer requirement
- Machine heightened or lengthened where a larger machining range is needed
- Supply voltage phase and frequency built for your market
- Hob and workholding tooling specified for your gear module and bore sizes
- Manual and control markings prepared in your working language
How It Compares With the Alternatives
| Y3150K minitype gear hobber | The Y3150K covers the same basic gear types in a compact machine; the YB3150E adds climb hobbing rapid traverse and an automatic stop for multi-machine working |
|---|---|
| Y31125E gear hobbing machine | The Y31125E leads on wide bed rigidity and its ground copper indexing worm gear; the YB3150E leads on cycle time and unattended running |
| YB3180 gear hobbing machine | The YB3180 is the larger machine in the same family with a semi-automatic cycle and auto lubrication; choose by gear size |
| Conventional hobbing only | Climb hobbing enters at full chip with load falling through the pass, which shortens the cycle on the same gear |
Running the Machine
Step 1
Mount the hob and check run-out before setting the blank
Step 2
Set the blank in the workholding and confirm it runs true
Step 3
Choose conventional or climbing hobbing for the gear and material
Step 4
Select axial feed for spur and helical gears or radial feed for worm wheels
Step 5
Use the rapid traverse device to bring the hob slide into position
Step 6
Take a first cut at reduced depth and check the tooth form before continuing
Step 7
Let the automatic stop mechanism end the cycle and inspect the gear before starting the batch
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Questions About YB3150E Gear Hobbing Machine
What is climb hobbing and why does it matter?
In climb hobbing the hob enters at full chip thickness and the cutting load falls through the pass. It raises productivity on the same gear compared with conventional hobbing. This machine does both, so you choose per job.
Can one operator run several of these machines?
Yes, that is what the rapid traverse device on the hob slide and the automatic stop mechanism are for. The machine finishes the gear and shuts down on its own, so an operator can cover more than one machine.
Can it cut drum gears or small taper bevel gears?
With the Siemens CNC system configured, yes. Specify it when you enquire, as it is configured to customer requirement at build.
Can the machine be modified for larger gears?
It can be heightened and lengthened to expand the machining range. Send us the largest gear you need to cut and we will tell you whether a modified build covers it.
What gear quality can we expect?
That depends on the hob, the blank material and the setup as well as the machine. Send us your drawing with the quality grade required and we will confirm before you order.
Can it be built for our supply voltage?
Yes. Confirm your voltage phase and frequency at enquiry and the machine is wired for your market.
What are your trade and payment terms?
FOB CFR and CIF. Payment is 30 percent by T/T on order and 70 percent before shipment, or an irrevocable L/C at sight.
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