Helios Gear Products has introduced the Helios Hera 150 gear cutting solution from YG Tech to North American gear manufacturers. This CNC machine offers compact vertical hobbing for gears up to approximately 150 mm (6") diameter, which is suitable for many job shop, aerospace, automotive, agriculture, power tool, motion control and medical manufacturers.
According to Adam Gimpert, President of Helios, "Manufacturers of small gears will love the Hera 150 because it offers a versatile vertical hobbing platform with modern technology-all in a super-compact form factor."
The Hera 150 offers advanced technology such as FANUC 0i-MF control; X-axis linear scale for accurate repeatable control of size, work and cutter spindles with direct drive torque motors; automatic retract of X-axis at power failure; and more. "With a competitive price, domestic support from Helios, small footprint and a unique combination of technical capabilities, the Hera 150 offers gear manufacturers a world-class hobbing solution," said a company spokesperson.
The Hera 150 offers 6 CNC axes (7 with automation), a 3.5 module (7.3 DP) pitch rating and 2,500 RPM maximum hob speed. Additionally, this machine has a radial travel of 180 mm (7.086") from 15 mm (0.590") to 195 mm (7.677") center distance between the work and hob axes, which allows a wide range of part sizes for flexible gear cutting. For long cutting tools, the Hera 150 offers hob shifting up to 180 mm (7.087"). The machine has a maximum tailstock position of 600 mm (23.622") and a total axial travel of 250 mm (9.842").
The base Hera 150 package also offers easy dialogue programming with visual examples to accelerate operator training. Operators can easily enter data on a large color touchscreen panel for cutting one or two gears on a single workpiece using single- or two-cut cycles with radial, axial, climb or conventional hobbing (or any combination). Additionally, crowning (lead modification) and automatic shifting over a damaged hob section are included. "Manufacturers will appreciate the machine's ease-of-use and how quickly new operators reach productivity," said the spokesperson.
The machine's compact enclosure is 3.200 m (10.50') wide by 2.190 m (7.19') deep by 2.480 m (8.14') high. Additionally, the machine offers safety features such as electro-mechanical interlock and a splashguard door. The machine's cast iron base provides enhanced dampening and stability for extreme cutting conditions.
David Harroun, Vice President of Helios Gear Products, said, "The Hera 150 is an affordable, high-tech hobbing solution that offers gear manufacturers productivity without consuming valuable shop space."
YG Tech Co., Ltd., owner of the Hera brand, has constructed gear cutting machine tools since 1963, and the Hera series since 2004. Helios Gear Products offers and supports the Hera line in North America.
For more information contact:
Helios Gear Products, LLC
635 Schneider Dr.
South Elgin, IL 60177
847-931-4121
sales@heliosgearproducts.com
www.heliosgearproducts.com