The Gleason Works

Craig R Ronald

Hermann J Stadtfeld

Kenneth E Glasow

Kevin H Blakely

William D McGlasson

Uwe Gaiser

Klaus Peiffer

Alan Scott Metelsky

Daniel D Wood

Michael G Regna

William A Curtis

Matthew C Meyer

David J Senecal

Daniel J Schwab

Matthew J McNall

Bryan L Patterson

Matthew J Mcnall

William D Mcglasson

Alan S Metelsky

A method wherein a first workpiece () is loaded to a spindle () of a workpiece processing machine with the first toothed workpiece having a predetermined design and being in a predetermined rotational load position. The first toothed workpiece is stock-divided and a machining position is determined based on the stock-dividing. The first toothed workpiece is rotationally adjusted to the machining position. The teeth () of the first toothed workpiece are then machined and the first workpiece is removed from the spindle. A second toothed workpiece is loaded to the spindle of the workpiece processing machine. The second toothed workpiece has the same predetermined design and is in the same predetermined rotational load position as the first toothed workpiece. The second toothed workpiece is rotationally adjusted from the predetermined rotational load position to the machining position by the same adjustment amount as the first toothed workpiece. The second toothed workpiece is machined and then removed from the machine spindle. The process as performed for the second toothed workpiece can be repeated for subsequent workpieces having the same design and being in the same rotational load position as the first and second workpieces. For the second and subsequent toothed workpieces, the step of determining the rotary position of the teeth is not carried out.

Method and apparatus for loading and positioning a workpiece on a gear manufacturing machine

A workholding apparatus () wherein a draw bar () effects chucking and de-chucking of a workpiece (W) and wherein un-seating of the workholding apparatus is effected by piston-like mechanisms () located in a machine spindle ().

Machine spindle with ejecting means

Gear processing machine (), such as a gear cutting or grinding machine, wherein a chamfering and/or deburring apparatus () and auxiliary spindle () are included on the same machine. A transfer mechanism () loads, unloads and transfers workpieces between a machining spindle () and the auxiliary spindle () thereby enabling simultaneous cutting and chamfering and/or deburring processes to be carried out. Via the auxiliary spindle, completed workpieces may be removed from the machine and blank workpieces may be loaded into the machine while another gear is being processed on the machine spindle thereby enhancing machine output and creating a more efficient operation.

Apparatus for chamfering and/or deburring of gears

A tool securing device capable of clamping a tool to a machine spindle as well as assisting in the removal of a tool from a machine spindle, all in a tool-less manner. The tool securing device includes distal means to be releasably gripped by a machine draw bar as well as means to releasably engage a tool.

Device for securing a tool to a spindle

A machine for manufacturing bevel and hypoid gears comprising a machine column including a first side and a second side. A first spindle is movably secured to the first side with the first spindle being rotatable about a first axis. A second spindle is movably secured to the second side with the second spindle being rotatable about a second axis. The first and second spindles are movable linearly with respect to one another in up to three linear directions with at least one of the first and second spindles being angularly movable with respect to its respective side. The angular movement of at least one of the first and second spindles being about a respective pivot axis extending generally parallel with its respective side.

Machine and method for producing bevel gears

A machine for manufacturing bevel and hypoid gears including a column, a first spindle, and a second spindle is provided. The column has a first side and a second side. The first spindle is movably secured to the first side and rotatable about a first axis. The second spindle is movably secured to the second side and rotatable about a second axis. The first and second spindles are movable linearly with respect to one another in three directions. At least one of the first and second spindles is angularly movable relative to its respective side about a vertical pivot axis.

Machine for producing bevel gears

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Fairport, NY, United States of America

Craig R Ronald