Pfauter PA-320 NC

Pfauter PA-320 NC

Gear Hobber


In Stock, Buildable to meet specifications

Condition:Pre-Owned - Useable as is, but we highly recommend the optional recetification program and a recontrol

Brand:Pfauter

SKU:5509

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Fully CNC controlled Pfauter PA320NC Gear Hobber

This machine was built at American Pfauter in the mid 1980's equipped originally with an Allen Bradley 8200CNC, Bosch servo drives and motors Heidenhain feed back systems and a Pfauter Geartronic for the Hob/Table/Helical/Tangential synchronization. In 2000, MTB retrofitted all the Bosch servos with new Indramat Ecodrives and an Indramat REFU drive for the spindle. The original Allen Bradley 8200 was retained but reprogrammed to accommodate the new servos. In this process some feedback systems were replaced by the new Indramat systems use of internal motor encoders. This machine has a motorized backlash free hob head powered by a liquid cooled AC Induction motor controlled by an Indramat REFU vector drive. It is also equipped with dual index drive worms for anti-backlash of the worktable and it features programmable power clamping and tailstock functions. It is equipped with 5 axes of servo motion and one spindle; "X" Radial, "Y" Tangential, "Z" Axial, "A" hob head swivel, "C" Worktable. The hob rotation is technically the "B" axis, but it is also the spindle. This model is also equipped with a hydraulic retraction system in the event of a plant power failure while hobbing a workpiece. This feature withdraws the cutter with stored hydraulic energy at the instant of the power failure. Thus saving the cutting tool from damage and quite possibly your gear from damage as well. The machine does function as is, but we recommend  a complete recertification by MTB at a minimum  as well as a full re-control with a Fanuc OiM-F CNC and all new Fanuc drives and motors, plus all new feedback systems. A full rebuild of the mechanical portions is also available as an option.

Model Info
Manufacturer Pfauter
Model PA320
Serial Number 26604
Year of manufacture 1985

Description
This machine is controlled utilizing an Allen Bradley 8200 series CNC Control System with Bosch drives and Bosch servo motors. The machine can be recontrolled with new and updated CNC Controls System like a Fanuc, Siemens or NUM. This recontrol can occur at MTB before or after the sale, or later at a customer facility if so desured.

Mechanical Specifications
Number of CNC controlled axes 5 X, Y, Z, C, A
Number of CNC controlled spindles 1
Pitch rating               3.175 DP 8 Mod
Maximum hobbed diameter (6″ cutter) 13.780 in 350 mm
Maximum hobbed/milled facewidth 9.843 in 250 mm
Minimum axial height from table top 8.268 in 210 mm
Maximum distance between centers 10.433 in 265 mm
Maximum workpice swing 1.575 in 40 mm
Worktable diameter 11.811 in 300 mm
Table bore diameter 3.150 in 80 mm

Maximum radial center distance 10.433 in 265 mm
Minimum radial center distance 1.575 in 40 mm

Maximum hob diameter 6.417 in 163 mm
Maximum hob length 9.055 in 230 mm
Maximum hob shift travel 6.693 in 170 mm

Maximum swivel angle -40 deg 40 deg
Hob speed range (Infinitely Variable) 165 to 280 RPM
Hob Spindle Power 20.1 HP 15 kW

Rapid traverse radial 29.528 in/min 750 mm/min
Rapid traverse tangential 29.528 in/min 750 mm/min
Rapid traverse axial 29.528 in/min 750 mm/min

Length 181.102 in 4600 mm
Width 116.142 in 2950 mm
Height 101.575 in 2580 mm

Machine Weight 20723 lbs 9400 kg
Plant power 480 VAC 60 Hz

Features
Hydraulic Tailstock
Automatic lubrication system
Dual worm anti-backlash table drive
Motorized hob head for heavy cutting
Integral hydraulic unit for machine and hob carriage
Sliding way covers for the axial axis
Fullly enclosed guarding around machine
Hydraulic Retraction Function in case of Power Failure

Machine Includes
Coolant system
Chip Conveyor
One 1.25″ hob arbor and nut
Two copies of the maintenance documentation
Two copies of the operations manuals
Two copies of the programming manuals
30 Day return warranty on the machine

Optional MTB Recertification Program
Hob head will be checked for problems
Work table drive system checked for problems
Hydraulic system drained and cleaned
All filters changed
Polycarbonate guarding windows will be replaced
Machine will be thoroughly cleaned
All cycles will be tested and verified as fully functional
All worn hoses replaced
All broken electrical wires and cables will be repaired
All defective controls will be replaced or repaired
All features will be tested and verified as fully functional
Coolant system checked for problems
Coolant tank and chip collection system cleaned
All axes checked for accuracy and repeatability
All axes will be recalibrated for home positions
Machine geometry checked and recorded
Tuning of all axes servos will be verified and adjusted
Sample parts will be cut if requested

Controls
Allen Bradley 8200 CNC
Indramat ECO Drives and REFU drive for Spindle
Pfauter Z80 Geartronic for table control

Base Software
Conversational based platform within the CNC
Automatic overtravel and approach calculations
Auxiliary function selection (tailstock/clamping seq.)
Axial or radial/axial cycles
Radial only cycle
Crowning
Inch / Metric switchable
Incremental shifting by part count
Multiple program storage and retrieval
Programmable dwell
Two passes (same or alternating directions)
Tool offsets for quick size changes

ConditionPre-Owned - Useable as is, but we highly recommend the optional recetification program and a recontrol
TypeCNC
ManufacturerPfauter
ModelPA-320 NC
SKU5509
Year1985
Serial Number26604
Axis5
Max Diameter Gear350mm
Max Diameter Pitch8.0 Mod (3.125DP)
Horizontal/VerticalVertical
DimensionsL 4600mm (181") x W 2950mm (116") x H 2580mm (101")
Associated DocumentsPA-320 Brochure