VIPER 500

HÖFLER Cylindrical Gear Grinding Machine

Convertible machine for individual requirements

The VIPER 500 cylindrical gear grinding machine is designed for component diameters up to 500 mm and is optimally suited for small to medium-sized batches. To suit individual requirements, the machine is available in three different configurations: Profile grinding with small grinding wheels for custom jobs and multiplewheel technology (K), as well as generating grinding (W) or (KW). The VIPER 500 W / KW configuration allows both profile grinding and continuous generating grinding on the same machine – with minimal retooling time.

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HÖFLER Cylindrical Gear Grinding Machine VIPER 500

Intelligent production process

  • Productivity gains of up to 25% over comparable machines of other models
  • Automatic grinding wheel threading and machine-integrated correction program
  • Low tool and maintenance costs, reduced storage and variety of spare parts
  • Optimal axis weight compensation, intelligent grinding oil drainage design with energy-optimized grinding oil nozzles
  • Efficient energy recovery and cooling units

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HÖFLER Cylindrical Gear Grinding Machine VIPER 500

Dynamic, accelerated production processes

  • Special machine axis arrangement guarantees high reliability in the production process
  • Automatic adjustment of the grinding oil nozzles ensures the same process for every grinding wheel diameter
  • Automatic grinding stock analysis
  • Adaptive process sequences thanks to variable stroke rate and dressing
  • Measurements taken during the production process itself (including optional correction calculation in the machine) provide quick assurance of a successful production run

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HÖFLER Cylindrical Gear Grinding Machine VIPER 500

Convenient, clearly laid-out operating concept

  • Intelligent control technology with fast, rational and intuitive dialog input and job engineering
  • Clear navigation and visual workflow support prevent user errors
  • Continuous graphical display of machine statuses and processes
  • Graphical display of possible workpiece clamping collisions before the problem occurs on the machine

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HÖFLER Cylindrical Gear Grinding Machine VIPER 500

Minimal retooling times

  • Quick changeover from generating grinding to profile grinding just by swapping out the grinding wheel, grinding wheel flange, and diamond dressing roll in less than 5 minutes (VIPER 500 W)
  • Quick grinding wheel changes using the swivel axis, which moves the grinding wheel 180 degrees toward the operator
  • Tool quick-clamping system enables fast and easy tool changes (VIPER 500 W)
  • Short retooling times for internal grinding in less than 15 minutes

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HÖFLER Cylindrical Gear Grinding Machine VIPER 500

Maximum production technology, minimal footprint

  • Small setup dimensions means less floor space needed at the installation location
  • Self-contained construction for ultra-easy machine transport and setup
  • Fast cleaning time, since all installations are accommodated outside the working chamber
  • All machine components are quickly and easily accessible
  • Easy, ergonomic adjustment of the oil supply

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HÖFLER Cylindrical Gear Grinding Machine VIPER 500

Technology platform for profile and generation grinding

  • Extensive configurations enable profile and continuous generating grinding on the same machine (VIPER 500 W)
  • Application-appropriate machine design allows tremendous variety in the work range
  • Easy, ergonomic handling ensures quick and seamless product changeover
  • Powerful dressing unit for cost-effective, precise dressing of the grinding wheels with all the usual modifications
  • Highly dynamic drives for maximum precision

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HÖFLER Cylindrical Gear Grinding Machine VIPER 500

Closed Loop Quality Control in Line with Industry 4.0

  • Central gearing and process design
  • Networked connection in the Klingelnberg production system
  • (GearEngine®)
  • Knowledge management with central production data acquisition
  • Digitization of gear production through automated machine correction