AFFOLTER GROUP developed the AF160 to maximize versatility for gear cutting. “The AF160 is designed for high-precision manufacturers that need flexibility and efficiency,” explained Vincent Affolter, ...

AFFOLTER GROUP’s AF160 gear hobbing machine is “designed for high precision manufacturers that need versatility and maximum efficiency,” explained Vincent Affolter, managing director. “With eight axes ...

Gears keep the world moving. Available in a variety of shapes and made from a wide range of materials, gears are found absolutely everywhere. From the tiniest and most delicate gears used by ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors in their recent global gear hobbing machines market report until 2021. This research report also lists 16 other prominent ...

Invention of the gear-hobbing process about 150 years ago revolutionized not only gear fabrication, but also gear design. Basically, a hob or shaper cutter traverses the gear blank to generate teeth.

HEIDENHAIN is a world-leading provider of encoders, machine controls, touch probes, digital readouts and metrology solutions—empowering engineer...READ MORE Gear hobbing is not the most common ...