Used LORENZ MCS 60 | Gear Shapers
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Machine Tool Builders is offering this Lorenz MCS-60 Gear Shaping Machine, Serial No. 14789, in as-is condition. The machine was fully recontrolled by MTB in 2016 and is equipped with a Siemens Sinumerik 840D platform with digital drives and modernized axis control. Because we executed the prior recontrol ourselves, we are intimately familiar with its electrical architecture, motion control strategy, and shaping software integration. This is not an unknown quantity — it is a platform we have already engineered and supported.
The MCS-60 is a true Multi-Cutting-System generating shaper with full nine-axis coordination, including X (Depth), Y (Column Offset), Z (Elevation), C (Cutter Rotation), D (Table Rotation), A (Relief), O (Stroking Motion), L (Stroke Length), and Q (Spindle Perpendicularity). The control architecture provides electronic gear train functionality between cutter and table, programmable generating cycles, spiral or plunge infeed, stepped and digressive radial infeed, automatic segment shaping, single-index shaping, and coordinated stroke management. The result is a highly capable 600 mm class shaping platform with modern CNC intelligence layered onto classic Lorenz mechanical rigidity.
Mechanically, the machine is suitable for shaping spur and helical internal and external gears, segments, tapered serrations, and similar profiles up to 24" (600 mm) pitch diameter and up to 2.4 DP (10 module) in steel. With its robust 35 kW main drive, fully automatic work cycles, and electronic generating coordination, this machine represents substantial shaping capacity in a proven German platform. Offered as-is, with MTB technical familiarity and support available as required, it presents a practical opportunity to acquire large-capacity shaping capability without the uncertainty typically associated with legacy control systems.
Lorenz MCS 60 Machine Specifications:
Serial No. 4-14789
9 Axis CNC Gear Shaping Machine - configured for Spur - Helical capable with lead guide(s).
Suitable for shaping spur and helical internal and external gears, segments, tapered serrations, and similar profiles via generating method.
Capacity:
Maximum workpiece diameter: 23.6 in (600 mm)
Maximum diametral pitch: 2.5 DP (10 module)
Maximum stroke length / face width: 8.07 in (205 mm)
Maximum helix angle (with guides): 45°
Axis Definitions:
C Axis – Cutter spindle rotation
D Axis – Worktable rotation
X Axis – Radial column slide
Z Axis – Cutter-head vertical slide
L Axis – Stroke length adjustment
O Axis – Stroking motion
A Axis – Tool relief adjustment
Y Axis – Column offset
Q Axis – Cutter spindle perpendicularity adjustment
Stroking System:
Stroke rate range: 15 – 630 strokes/min
Maximum quick return ratio: 1:4
Travels & Clearances:
Maximum cutter-head vertical travel (Z): 16 in (400 mm)
Maximum distance table center to cutter center: 24.4 in (620 mm)
Minimum distance table center to cutter center: 0 in
Maximum clearance height (table to ram bottom): 33.66 in (855 mm)
Table:
Table diameter: 25.59 in (650 mm)
Table bore diameter: 7.87 in (200 mm)
Table bore depth:
– 8.26 in (210 mm) with clamping sleeve
– 12.59 in (320 mm) without sleeve
Cutter Spindle:
Spindle diameter: 4.52 in (115 mm)
Main drive motor: 35 kW
Feeds:
Rotary Axes (C & D):
Infinitely variable feed
Maximum power traverse: 20 rpm
Radial Axis (X):
Infinitely variable feed
0.1 – 4800 mm/min
Tool Relief (A):
Infinitely variable, reversible
±0.2 – 1.4 mm
Cutter Perpendicularity (Q):
±0.5 degree
Column Offset (Y):
±30 mm
Drive & Electrical:
Total connected load: 110 kW
Power: 460 V, 60 Hz, 3-phase
• Automatic power-recirculating lubrication system
• Hydraulic power unit with pump and piping
• Complete electrical system wired for 460V, 60 Hz, 3-phase
• Brushless 3-phase AC main motor with infinitely variable speed
• Full work light, tooling accessories, and complete electrical/hydraulic documentation
All systems installed in accordance with ISO, IEEE, ANSI, DIN and NFPA standards.
Physical:
Floor space: 153.5 in x 109 in
Approximate net weight: 39,600 lbs
Standard Equipment:
• Straight spur guide
• Quick cutter clamping with air clean-out
• Hydraulic universal table clamping
• Electrostatic oil mist extractor
• Magnetic swarf extractor
• Coolant system with external oil separation
• Full enclosure guarding
• Vibration-insulated base
• Temperature control unit
• Automatic lubrication system
• Hydraulic power unit
• Work light
• Full documentation
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Shaping Software Features (MTB Designed Software from 2016 Controls upgrade):
PC-based conversational gear software integrated with full G-code capability.
Key capabilities include:
• Multiple program storage and retrieval
• Conversational, menu-guided programming with full M & G code capability
• Plain-language operator interface on color monitor
• Integrated diagnostics for operating, programming, control, and machine faults with full self-diagnostic capability
• Inch / metric changeover
• Electronic gear train between cutter (C-Axis) and worktable (D-Axis); programmable cutter teeth (1–999) and workpiece teeth (1–1999)
• C-Axis (cutter spindle) CNC positioning and synchronized rotary feed with D-Axis; programmable in inches per stroke or inches per minute
• Rotary feed change capability between C and D axes
• Rapid C-Axis rotation for cutter truing
• Fine electronic positioning of cutter relative to workpiece via coordinated C and D axes, with automatic return to last setup position or programmed start position
• D-Axis (worktable) CNC positioning and synchronized rotary feed with C-Axis; rapid rotation for fixture/workpiece truing
• O-Axis CNC control of stroking motion including automatic stroke speed change, infinitely variable quick return, programmable strokes/minute or inches/minute, cutter jogging, and automatic cutter lift at top or bottom dead center
• X-Axis (radial) CNC control for size positioning and infeed including stepped radial infeed, spiral radial infeed, and progressively reduced spiral infeed (Lorenz CCP method) for controlled chip removal; radial rapid traverse
• Manual changeover between up-shaping and down-shaping
• Y-Axis CNC control for automatic back-off angle adjustment via lateral column displacement
• Q-Axis CNC control for cutter spindle perpendicularity adjustment (“off-lead” condition) ±30 minutes
• A-Axis CNC control for infinitely variable, reversible spindle relief for internal and external gears
• Automatic stroke length setting (L-Axis) and automatic vertical stroke positioning via Z-Axis
• Up to five cuts per cycle
• Spiral or plunge infeed cycles
• Digressive infeed feedrate and programmable rotary dwell
• Spiral out of cut
• Automatic cutter indexing
• Orientation control of cutter and workpiece
• Slotting capability
• Clamp avoidance logic
• Automatic segment shaping capability
• Automatic single-index shaping capability
• Quick recut cycle
Machine currently under power and operational at customer site in Texas.
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