| Machine Type |
Universal Gear Hobbing Machine |
| Primary Function |
Hobbing operation to create precise gear teeth profiles |
| Cutting Tool Used |
Hob (special gear cutting tool) |
| Workpiece Shape |
Usually cylindrical raw material |
| Gear Types Produced |
Spur gears and Helical gears |
| Accuracy |
High accuracy in teeth profile generation |
| Motor Placement |
Motor mounted on the tailstock |
| Operation Method |
Hob is fed into the rotating workpiece to generate teeth |
| Workpiece Holding |
Raw material rigidly mounted on chuck |
| Machining Process |
Gradual cutting of material to form teeth or splines |
| Applications |
Gear manufacturing and production |
| Industries Served |
Manufacturing, Automotive, Engineering |
