Project Overview
Wadjay Y3180 CNC high-speed gear hobbing machine cuts up to 800mm diameter, Module 10 spur/helical/worm/spline. Cast iron frame, Ra≤1.6, AMS CNC, CE, custom voltage. Get quote.
Why Choose the Y3180 CNC High-Speed Gear Hobbing Machine?
A CNC gear hobbing machine is the core equipment for high-volume production of power-transmission gears. The Wadjay Y3180 CNC high-speed gear hobber is built for oversized gear blanks up to 800mm diameter and Module 10, making it suitable for heavy machinery, wind-energy drivetrains, industrial reducers, construction-equipment axles and large spline shafts.
Instead of relying on manual setting and single-axis operation, the Y3180 uses fully automated CNC control for tooth-spacing, feed and hob positioning, reducing operator dependence and repeat-setting errors. Its massive reinforced cast-iron frame and precision-ground guideways damp vibration during heavy cuts, holding surface finish down to Ra≤1.6μm and extending hob life in long production runs.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Wadjay Y3180 CNC Gear Hobbing Machine |
|---|---|
| Model | Y3180 |
| Control | Fully automated CNC; AMS / programmable CNC per configuration; graphical HMI |
| Max. workpiece diameter | Up to 800mm |
| Max. module | 10 |
| Processed gear types | Spur gears, helical gears, worm gears, spline shafts; standard & special profiles per drawing |
| Machine structure | Massive reinforced cast-iron frame; precision-ground guideways |
| Surface finish | Ra≤1.6μm under suitable hob, speed and coolant parameters |
| Positioning | CNC automated positioning; exact linear/angular accuracy confirmed by control brand & calibration report |
| Spindle / feed details | By configuration (speed range, axes, servo drives confirmed from final offer) |
| Voltage / certification | Customizable voltage; CE-certified; export documentation supported |
| Typical industries | Heavy machinery, wind energy, industrial gearboxes, construction equipment, power transmission |
How the Y3180 CNC Hobbing Cycle Works
- Setup in CNC/AMS — operator inputs module, teeth number, helix angle, workpiece diameter, hob offset and feed in the graphical interface; the system stores programs for repeat batches.
- Workholding & alignment — gear blank is mounted on the worktable/arbor; cast-iron frame and ground guideways keep the setup stable for large-diameter blanks.
- Hob spindle & feed control — CNC drives hob rotation, radial/axial feed and indexing; suitable for conventional and climb hobbing depending on control configuration.
- Tooth cutting — spur and helical gears, worm wheels and spline shafts are cut with consistent tooth spacing; AMS reduces manual intervention between batches.
- Finishing & quality — precision-ground ways and rigid frame support Ra≤1.6μm finish under correct hob and cutting parameters; parts are inspected for pitch, profile and surface before next operation.
Application Scenarios
- Wind energy — pitch/yaw drive gears, main reducer spur/helical stages, large spline couplings up to 800mm and Module 10.
- Heavy machinery — construction equipment final drives, crusher and mixer gearboxes, hoisting machinery wheels.
- Industrial power transmission — reducer housings, shaft-mounted gearboxes, coupling splines.
- Automotive / commercial vehicles — medium- and heavy-duty transmission gears where volume and repeatability matter.
- General job-shop gear cutting — mixed spur/helical/worm/spline orders from drawing, with CNC programs reused for reorders.
Why Wadjay Y3180 Stands Out
- 800mm / Module 10 heavy class — one CNC hobber covers large blank diameters and high-module tooth cutting without moving to separate manual machines.
- Fully automated CNC — tooth spacing, feed and hob positioning programmed once; lower operator dependency for repeat batches.
- Reinforced cast-iron frame — vibration damping during heavy cuts, better surface and longer hob life.
- Precision-ground guideways — stable axis motion for large workpieces and tight tooth-accuracy requirements.
- Four gear types on one machine — spur, helical, worm and spline; standard/special profiles per customer drawing.
- Graphical HMI — quick parameter programming, shorter training and fewer setup errors.
- Ra≤1.6μm target — suitable for finished or semi-finished gear surfaces under correct tooling and coolant plan.
- Export-ready — CE certification, customizable voltage/control system, full export docs for overseas commissioning.
FAQs
Q1: What is the largest gear the Y3180 can hob?
A: Up to 800mm diameter and Module 10 in the documented heavy-duty configuration. Exact maximum depends on workpiece fixture, hob size, helix angle and whether a rear column is used; send drawings for confirmation.
Q2: Which gear types can it cut?
A: Spur gears, helical gears, worm gears and spline shafts, plus standard/special profiles defined by drawing. It is not a substitute for gear grinding on hardened high-precision teeth—use it as hobbing/finishing rough-to-semi-finish, then grind if grade requires.
Q3: What surface finish can it achieve?
A: Up to Ra≤1.6μm under suitable hob geometry, cutting speed, feed, coolant and workholding. Final roughness also depends on material hardness and tooth profile.
Q4: Is it fully CNC or semi-automatic?
A: Documented as fully automated CNC. Control brand/AMS version, axis configuration and resolution are confirmed by final offer; graphical HMI is standard for quick programming.
Q5: What about accuracy and repeatability?
A: CNC control provides automated positioning and consistent tooth spacing. Do not publish a single “sub-micron” figure unless the calibration report and encoder/resolution are confirmed; use the acceptance test report (pitch, runout, profile) from Wadjay.
Q6: What voltage and certification?
A: CE-certified, customizable voltage and control system, with export documentation. Tell us destination voltage (for example 380/415/440/480V, 50/60Hz) so the panel and motors are configured correctly.
Q7: Which industries is it best for?
A: Heavy machinery, wind energy, industrial reducers, construction equipment and general power-transmission job shops needing 800mm/Module 10 capacity.
Q8: How do I request a quote?
A: Send gear drawing (number of teeth, module, helix angle, face width, material hardness, quantity per month, required finish/grade, voltage and CE/ISO docs). Wadjay returns configuration, lead time and price.
