Wenzel GearTec GmbH, a manufacturer of gear inspection machines and a part of Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH since May 2019, offers the WGT series of gear inspection solutions.
"Gears are in continuous contact with each other under high load and with fast movement," said a company spokesperson. "Therefore, it is immensely important that they comply with predetermined quality standards, to keep noise generation as low as possible, for example. Their quality is also a significant factor in the prevention of premature wear and, as a result, the prevention of gearbox failure. Machines for gear inspection, such as the successful WGT series from Wenzel GearTec, are predominantly used in gear manufacturing for gearboxes in the auto, truck, rail vehicle and aerospace industries as well as in mechanical engineering, where they ensure high precision."
The 4-axis WGT series features high-precision mechanics and electronics that are controlled by smart software. Due to the fact that machines for gear inspection must fulfil even stricter specifications than machines for gear manufacturing, they comply with the VDI guideline VDI/VDE 2613, group 1.
"The WGT machine is not the solution-it is part of the solution," said the spokesperson. "The application team examines the specific requirements and then configures a system that fulfils them." Gear inspection machine options include travel ranges on the Z-axis adapted to customer requests, longer tailstocks for mounting longer shafts and various rotary tables for the right load capacity. An automatic probe change system allows uninterrupted measurement of the workpieces. "Due to its wide range of accessories, a WGT machine can be perfectly adapted to meet customer requirements and individually configured," said the spokesperson. It is suitable for all types of gears, such as cylindrical gears, bevel gears, worms, worm wheels, shafts, gear cutting tools and other rotationally symmetric parts.
All machines are equipped with Renishaw probes, which offer high precision at low operating costs. The international Renishaw team supports customers and Liebherr and is responsible for the global supply of spare parts, probes and accessories as needed.
For more information contact:
Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc.
1465 Woodland Drive
Saline, MI 48176-1259
734-429-7225
info.lgt@liebherr.com
www.liebherr.com