Gear hobbing machine full running condition as good as new

• Heavy cast iron frame: typical of machine tools.

• Large circular work table/fixture: suggests rotary indexing or work holding for machining operations.

• Geared drives and chains: indicate it’s designed for controlled mechanical motion and precise indexing.

• Vertical column with sliding head and clamping device: used to bring a tool or spindle into contact with the workpiece.

•  Manual Gear Hobbing Machines

  • Operator controls feeds and indexing manually

  • Lower cost

  • Good for low volume

  ✔ Semi-Automatic

  • Mechanical cams and stops

  • Some automation in feed and indexing