Gear Grinding Machines

Re-conditioning, re-controlling - Gear Grinding Machines

At ARK MachTek Pvt. Ltd. we always strive for excellence and quality. 25 years of following this mantra, we have built a proven track record of over 1000 machines successfully reconditioned gear hobbing, gear shaping, and gear shaving machines using FANUC control systems, meticulously tailored to our customers’ varied specifications.

ARK MachTek Pvt. Ltd. is a trusted partner in gear processing machines, including gear hobbing, gear shaping, and gear shaving. In 2024, having successfully started and comprehensively tested our reconditioning procedure of Gear Grinding machines, we are excited to announce the strategic addition of Gear Grinding machines to our product portfolio. This initiative aligns with our aim of furthering innovation by providing valuable services to the burgeoning Indian manufacturing market, using advanced technology developed in-house.

Why Gear Grinding?

The demand for gear grinding processes in the automobile sector is increasing due to stringent quality and performance requirements, especially with the rise of electric vehicles, growing energy production, both renewable and conventional. Additionally, the industrial growth in sectors such as aerospace,  robotics, along with the expansion of manufacturing, highlights the necessity for advanced gear processing solutions.

Understanding the Market Needs-

The prohibitively high capital cost of new Gear Grinding machines poses a manufacturing challenge for businesses of all scales, from many major companies to MSMEs. Precise, customizable and robust reconditioning services offer a viable and cost-sensible solution. We provide effective, premium upgrades specifically geared towards productivity enhancement, at a fraction of the capital outlay.

Our Gear Grinding machine Solutions

Key features -

1. Cutting Speeds: Rebuilt gear grinding machines which can achieve cutting speeds of up to 63 m/s, with potential increases tailored to customer requirements.
2. Precision: Customized profile and lead corrections for spur and helical gears, including taper and crowning cycles.
3. Advanced Grinding Cycles: Ability to incorporate point-to-point grinding cycles, to accommodate various types of lead graphs.

CNC Retro-Fitment & Mechanical Reconditioning of Gear Grinding machines

We specialize in the upgrades of conventional gear grinding machines to highly-productive gear generating grinding machines, equipped with:

1. Fanuc CNC Controller with 13-Axis Control:
   1. A-axis: Swivelling angle (rotary)
   2. B-axis: Grinding wheel (rotary)
   3. C-axis: Workpiece (rotary)
   4. X-axis: Grinding slide infeed (linear)
   5. Y-axis: Shifting (work piece, linear)
   6. Z-axis: Work slide (stroke, linear)
   7. U-axis: Profiling slide infeed (linear)
   8. V-axis: Profiling slide (stroke, linear)
   9. U1 - Dresser
   10. U2 - Dresser
   11. Dresser spindle
   12. P-axis: Grinding oil nozzle positioning (linear)
   13. W-axis: Tailstock sleeve (stroke, linear)
2. Enhanced Features:
   1. Automatic dynamic wheel balancing and monitoring
   2. Integrated motor for grinding wheel spindle – 3500 rpm
   3. Torque spindle for rotary table – Max speed 400 rpm
   4. New single disc dresser with variable dressing speed
   5. OD dresser
   6. Manual and automatic dressing touch points
   7. User-friendly screens and menu-driven programming
   8. Automatic continuous or incremental wheel shifting
   9. Automatic dressing cycle
   10. Total enclosed machine guarding
   11. Summary storage capacity for multiple parts
   12. Automatic and safe axes retraction in emergencies
   13. Multi-thread dressing capacity
   14. Grinding wheel and dressing tool overload protection
   15. Hydraulic actuation of work holding equipment
   16. Easy and safe wheel change
   17. Automatic stock dividing
   18. High-pressure coolant with filtration system

At ARK MachTek Pvt. Ltd., our gear grinding machines offer cost-effective, high-performance solutions for clients requiring precision gear manufacturing, to ensure a competitive edge in today’s market.

As we revel in achieving this groundbreaking milestone, we look forward to entering exciting future collaborations and engaging in business opportunities while providing excellent quality tailored services to our clients.