LC 400 M

Above the limits

Highlights

    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

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    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.

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    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
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    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.

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    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

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    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.

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    Technical data

    Video

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