LC 400 M

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LC 400 M

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Module - 8.00 mm
8.00 mm
Workpiece diameter - 400 mm
400 mm

Space-saving

Small but powerful

User-friendly

Intuitive for quick setup and programming

Highest quality

High-quality components and well-thought-out design

Versatile

Multifunctional and proficient in the production of various gears

The manually loaded LC 400 M gear hobbing machine provides Liebherr quality with maximum flexibility and short delivery times.

The use of premium components and high-performance drives ensures the highest quality results over the entire product life cycle. Due to the extremely compact machine structure, only a small footprint is required. The machine also offers high productivity and a wide range of components at low acquisition cost.

The LC 400 M is delivered as standard with a state-of-the-art operating concept and touch based LHGearTec user interface.

Machine design

Axes

X1: Radial movement of column slide
V1: Tangential movement of tool
Z1: Axial movement of cutter head
A1: Swivel movement of cutter head
B1: Rotary movement of tool
C2: Rotary movement of workpiece
Z4: Vertical motion of counter column

Highlights

Machining workpieces with max. 400 mm diameter and shafts with length of up to 650 mm
High rigidity ensures best machining quality
Thermally stable machine bed with perfect chip removal
Direct driven machine table for highest quality requirements
Wet machining as standard
L-doors for perfect accessibility and crane loading from above
Available with a handling device (crane) as option
Extensive software included as standard
Hook-ready machine for fast installation and commissioning
Extremely compact footprint
Optimal accessibility for maintenance and servicing
Short delivery times and low acquisition cost

Hob head

The cutter provides greater flexibility and productivity. Workpieces up to a module of 8 millimeters can be machined. The speed of the cutter spindle is 1,500 rpm. A mobile meshing and positioning device is optionally available.

LC 400 M – with handling device (crane) as option

Thanks to the optional, swiveling handling device (crane), workpieces, tools and devices weighing up to 100 kg can be quickly and ergonomically loaded and unloaded.This makes setup and maintenance much quicker and simpler.

Maximized operator friendliness

The optimized control panel LHStation & LHMobile

With the control panel, Liebherr intelligently divides the programming and operation of the machine between two system parts: the large, fixed monitor unit “LHStation” for data input and process monitoring and the standardized, mobile handheld terminal “LHMobile” with context-sensitive user guidance during setup. Both units have a multi-touch surface as well as tactile elements for optimum operating speed and operating safety.

Mobile handheld terminal LHMobile

10-inch multi-touch as standard
Context-sensitive views such as PLC/NC keys and program statuses
Wired signal transmission for maximum safety

The programming system by Liebherr: 25% faster setup time

With the LHGearTec software, the system constantly guides users when entering workpiece and tool data, as well as during workpiece correction and process monitoring. The user guidance has been defined in intensive cooperation with designers and users.

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Technical data

Module	8.00 mm
Workpiece diameter	400 mm

Video

Gear hobbing from module 8 mm, workpiece diameter 400 mm on the LC 400 M

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