New Level of Internal Gear Cutting Capability for Australia

10 Nov 09

Ronson Gears, a manufacturer of gears and power transmission components has purchased a Fellows FS630-200 CNC Hydrostroke Internal Gear Shaper, said to bring a new level of internal gear cutting to Australia.

The machine can cut internal and external gears up to 650mm in diameter and 635mm respectively while its hydro stroke system provides rapid stroking return ratios up to 4:1.

The rigid construction and hydro-mechanical stroking enables cutting forces concentric to the cutter spindle which is said to provide optimum cutting stoke accuracy.

Gordon New, the MD at Ronson Gears, believes the machine offers shorter lead times which in turn, benefits customers.

“By utilising accurately ground shaper cutters, sharpened on our new CNC gear tool sharpening machine, productivity on one customer’s job improved 100%,” he said.

“This new technology is capable of producing gears with far superior tooth profile accuracy and surface finishes compared to older shaping machines, leading to longer gear life.”

The machine combines a Siemens 840D CNC system designed for gear processing which has the option of auto load capabilities.

Suitable for all batch sizes, work pieces can be loaded manually or with flexible automation systems.

The gear shaper is the newest addition to Ronson Gears’ manufacturing equipment and will help to manufacture customised gears from spur and helical gears to sprockets, serrations and ratchets.

Click here to visit Ronson Gear's ManufactureLink supplier showroom to learn more about their gear cutting capability or to contact them directly.

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