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HELIX 400

HÖFLER Cylindrical Gear Grinding Machine

Compact, flexible machine with well-engineering mechanical system

The HELIX 400 cylindrical gear grinding machine is a compact, flexible profile grinding machine for workpiece diameters of up to 400 mm. Its well-engineered mechanical system makes it a reliable partner for precision manufacturing. The innovative control and software functions are also ideal for manufacturing special profile and tooth trace modifications for special series.

Maximum flexibility is provided by the K/KK/SK variants (optionally available)
Maximum efficiency by means of reliable automation (optionally available)
Uncompromising accuracy thanks to an integrated testing system
Reliable, directly driven machine table
Solid single-bed design
Ergonomically compact and easily accessible
Energy efficiency (e²)

Range of Application	HELIX 400	HELIX 400 K	HELIX 400 KK	HELIX 400 SK
General Data
(Cylindrical) gear outer diameter (max.)	Ø 400 mm	Ø 400 mm	Ø 400 mm	Ø 400 mm
(Cylindrical) gear root circle diameter (min.)	Ø 10 mm	Ø 10 mm	Ø 10 mm	Ø 10 mm
Axial stroke length	260 mm	260 mm	260 mm	260 mm
Center distance above table (min. – max.)	325 – 745 mm	325 – 745 mm	325 – 745 mm	325 – 745 mm
Profile height (max.)	35 mm	35 mm	35/25 mm	35/25/15 mm
Module (min. – max.)	0.5 – ca. 15*	0.5 – ca. 15*	0.5 – ca. 15*	0.5 – ca. 15*
Pressure angle	without restriction	without restriction	without restriction	without restriction
Swivel angle	+/– 45°	+/– 45°	+/– 45°	+/– 45°
Grinding wheel diameter (max.)	Ø 400 mm	Ø 300 mm	Ø 300/100 mm	Ø 300/100/50 mm
Grinding wheel diameter shoulder (min.)	Ø 174 mm	Ø 80 mm	Ø 80/40 mm	Ø 80/40/15 mm
Grinding wheel width (max.)	45 mm	40 mm	40/25 mm	40/25/15 mm
Grinding spindle drive (max.)	15 kW	15 kW	7 kW	7 kW
Stroke speed of tool slide (max.)	6 m/min (12 m/min)**	6 m/min (12 m/min)**	6 m/min (12 m/min)**	6 m/min (12 m/min)**
Table diameter	Ø 180 mm	Ø 180 mm	Ø 180 mm	Ø 180 mm
Table load (max.)	100 kg	100 kg	100 kg	100 kg
Table hole (diameter x depth)	Ø 75 x 40 mm	Ø 75 x 40 mm	Ø 75 x 40 mm	Ø 75 x 40 mm
Table rotation speed (max.)	85 rpm	85 rpm	85 rpm	85 rpm
Dressing roll (diameter x width)	Ø 160 x 13 mm	Ø 160 x 13 mm	Ø 160 x 13 mm	Ø 160 x 13 mm
General Machine Data
Machine dimensions (L x W x H) approx. incl. all additional components	4,600 x 5,100 x 2,700 mm	4,600 x 5,100 x 2,700 mm	4,600 x 5,100 x 3,000 mm	4,600 x 5,100 x 3,000 mm
Net weight approx.	10,000 kg	10,000 kg	10,000 kg	10,000 kg

* Depends on gear geometry
** Available at additional cost

Subject to changes.

The machine dimensions of the standard version are for orientation only. The final machine dimension / final space requirement depends on the individual configuration of the machine.

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HÖFLER Cylindrical Gear Grinding Machine HELIX 400

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Intelligent machine design

Compact, thermally stable polymer concrete machine bed with fitted inherently rigid swiveling unit
Space-saving, compact machine unit for installation even in fluctuating ambient conditions
Retooling work is quick thanks to the freely accessible working chamber
Simply designed for quick machine operator training in all mechanical functions

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Maximum flexibility with grinding spindle sizes SK and KK

A universal range of applications and a large range of grinding wheel diameters without changing spindles
Spindles with shift-axis permit non-dressable grinding wheels
Small 7kW grinding spindle for grinding wheels from 20 mm up to 300 mm in diameter for the SK models / small 7kW grinding spindles for grinding wheels from 40 mm up to 300 mm in diameter for the KK models
Ideal for contract gear manufacturers

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Advanced grinding head with AC servo grinding wheel drive motor

Minimal dressing cycles for use of large grinding wheels up to 400 mm in diameter
Reduced grinding wheel costs and lower risk of grinding burn while also providing high chip removal rates
Fast, precise, reproducible grinding wheel profiling thanks to low-wear dressing rolls
Universal dressing rolls for just about any grinding wheel profile

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Precise machine table control via torque motor drive

Precise synchronism and fast positioning movements, as well as highly accurate positioning
Automatic inertia compensation for every workpiece type change
Shorter part times and reproducible measuring results during final gear testing
Wear-free torque motor for high degree of investment safety

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Integrated inspection system for maximum quality control (optional)

Grinding adaptation to the hardening distortion of the workpiece to be ground even before the grinding process begins
Reliable evaluation of the grinding result as per DIN 3962 or other standards
Profile, lead and pitch inspection for quality control
Automatic corrections during the grinding process
Short retooling and setup times from the elimination of path times or wait times

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Reduced auxiliary times thanks to multi-wheel technology (KK-/SK-variants)

Efficient grinding process for different gear geometries thanks to a second grinding wheel
Longer service life of the diamond dressing rolls thanks to fewer profiling posses
Robust and efficient grinding spindles
Improved surface accuracy thanks to a finer grinding wheel for finishing

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HÖFLER Cylindrical Gear Grinding Machine HELIX 400

Low investment costs and efficient production process

High machine quality with low acquisition costs
Short traversing paths for dressing and during the grinding process
Short downtimes and retooling times
Fast machine movements
High stock removal rates
Hydraulic workpiece clamping (optional)

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HELIX 400

HÖFLER Cylindrical Gear Grinding Machine

Compact, flexible machine with well-engineering mechanical system

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HÖFLER Cylindrical Gear Grinding Machine HELIX 400

Intelligent machine design

Highlight

HÖFLER Cylindrical Gear Grinding Machine HELIX 400

Maximum flexibility with grinding spindle sizes SK and KK

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HÖFLER Cylindrical Gear Grinding Machine HELIX 400

Advanced grinding head with AC servo grinding wheel drive motor

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HÖFLER Cylindrical Gear Grinding Machine HELIX 400

Precise machine table control via torque motor drive

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HÖFLER Cylindrical Gear Grinding Machine HELIX 400

Integrated inspection system for maximum quality control (optional)

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HÖFLER Cylindrical Gear Grinding Machine HELIX 400

Reduced auxiliary times thanks to multi-wheel technology (KK-/SK-variants)

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HÖFLER Cylindrical Gear Grinding Machine HELIX 400

Low investment costs and efficient production process

Competent Service

Service Feature

KLINGELNBERG Service – Quality and competence that impress

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