Gear grinding machine HFC Hard Finishing Cell

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Overview
The HFC Hard Finishing Cell integrates in-process gear inspection and Closed-Loop corrections, combining hard finishing processes with real-time metrology to optimize production quality and reduce rework.

Key Benefits

• Fully automated in-process inspection with Closed-Loop feedback to the hard finishing machine.
• Capable of supporting up to 100% quality inspection during production.
• Supports multiple hard finishing methods and process options for flexible production layouts.

In-Process Gear Inspection (GRSL)
The integrated GRSL Gear Rolling System uses laser measurement to inspect gears in process at high speed, providing real-time results for profile, lead and pitch. Optional noise analysis evaluates acoustic characteristics when required.

Classic Double Flank Rolling
Laser inspection is complemented by classic double-flank rolling to deliver additional metrology such as runout, average DOP, average tooth thickness and nick detection.

Closed Loop - Quality Optimization
The Closed-Loop functionality transmits measured metrology data directly to the production machine and supports automatic parameter corrections to improve gear quality in subsequent hard finishing operations.

Automated Processing and Integrated Auxiliaries
The single-source HFC enables fully automated processing and offers auxiliary options including bin or cart loading, washing, marking and integrated drawers for NOK (non-conforming) parts.

Platform Configurations
The GRSL platform is available as a stand-alone manual gauge, a semi-automatic gauge or a fully automated gauge for high-volume throughput.

Accessories & Related Solutions

• GRSL - Laser Inspection with Double Flank Rolling (integrated gauge option)
• Genesis GX Series - Threaded wheel grinding solutions for high-productivity hard finishing
• 260HMS - Single-spindle honing solution for gears and shafts
• ARC Series - Cart-loaded automation options to increase capacity

Technical Characteristics / Specifications

• Product concept: HFC Hard Finishing Cell with in-process gear inspection and Closed-Loop corrections.
• Inspection technology: GRSL Gear Rolling System with high-speed laser measurement for profile, lead and pitch.
• Optional: noise analysis capability.
• Complementary metrology: double-flank rolling for runout, average DOP, average tooth thickness, nick detection.
• Supported hard finishing methods: threaded wheel grinding, gear honing; process options include polish grinding and Combi Honing.
• Automation: fully automated Closed-Loop manufacturing with automatic parameter correction capability.
• Auxiliaries: bin/cart loading, washing, marking, drawers for NOK parts and other automation integrations.
• Platform configurations: manual, semi-automatic, fully automated GRSL gauge.
• Intended use: in-process (inline) 100% quality inspection and closed-loop correction of hard finishing gear production.