Pfauter, germany, pal manufactures a high speed cnc gear shaper, distributed by worldwide industrial distributors, model cs253. It has nominal module of 5 mm, and nominal work diameter is 250 mm. The cutter rotation speed is 4 rpm and table rotation speed is 8 rpm. It has face width of 50 mm, stroke rate min/max of 180/1800 str/min. The column inclination is maximum 8°. Salient feaures of model cs253 are:
- 3-axes cnc, viz, cutter rotary feed, workpiece rotary feed and radial feed;
- duplex worm/worm wheel for table and cutter;
- quick cutter clamping arrangement;
- hydrostatic spindle guide;
- automatic cutter retraction; and,
- user friendly dialogue programme.
