Tool Specialist LMT Tools Simplifies the Production of Gears Digital Engineering Portal Optimizes Gear Skiving

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Gear skiving is one of the most efficient processes for manufacturing gears, but is technically very demanding. Tool specialist LMT Tools is now simplifying the process—with a new engineering portal that provides targeted support, minimizes errors, saves time and ensures quality.

LMT Fette, a subsidiary of LMT Tools and the Group's gear cutting specialist, supplies high-performance, reliable tools for gear skiving that combine the latest research results with proven application and manufacturing expertise. According to the manufacturer, with their special combination of excellent cutting edge preparation and individual process simulation, the gear skiving wheels set standards in terms of machining time, production costs, component quality, tool life and process reliability and guarantee maximum performance in the production of internal and external gears.

New Engineering Portal for Gear Skiving

Each gear skiving wheel is unique: the cutting material, cutting edge geometry, coating and cutting edge preparation are designed for the component and the customer-specific process.

Accordingly, each tool is individually parameterized and calibrated on the machine. However, the complex setting and adjustment processes are anything but trivial and regularly cause even experienced users to ponder. A central problem: If deviations occur in the measurement protocol—for example during initial commissioning, after prolonged use or after regrinding—this usually requires consultation with LMT Tools. This costs time.

LMT Tools is now breaking new ground with the Engineering Portal. "The engineering portal is designed as digital help for self-help. We enable the user to analyze deviations independently and correct them immediately without having to forego our expertise—quickly, easily and without detours," says Michel Matzen, development engineer at LMT Tools, adding: "This is unique in the world in this form."

Intuitive Operation, Streamlined Workflow

After entering the material and serial number (specified on the tool) and the relevant measured values, the tool calculates the appropriate correction values in seconds and provides clear setting instructions, including for the axis cross angle and kappa angle—two key parameters in gear skiving. This turns a complex correction process into a streamlined workflow. The application is deliberately designed to be simple and intuitive so that machine operators of all experience levels can use the digital tool with confidence. In view of the shortage of skilled workers and demographic change, this points the way forward.

Digital Support for Processes And Tools

The engineering portal is automatically available with every tool purchase and can be used immediately after a one-off online registration. The determination of correction values in the event of deviations from the target value is an essential function, but not the only one. Other features include the retrieval of cutting data, an overview of available tools, the provision of setting data sheets, drawings and tool information as well as practical application aids. All information is accessible at any time and from any device—be it PC, tablet or smartphone.

Holistic Solutions for Production

The advantages are obvious: time savings thanks to immediately available correction values, autonomy thanks to independence from experts, higher gear quality thanks to precise parameterization and greater process reliability thanks to the minimization of error sources. This leads to measurably higher productivity and lower unit costs. "We see ourselves as a partner to our customers and want to make working with our products as simple and efficient as possible. With the new digital engineering portal, we offer practical support and give users a decisive competitive edge," emphasizes Michel Matzen.

The engineering portal is currently primarily geared towards gear skiving, but also includes other tool families. "ChamferCut" and hob cutters are already integrated, other tools and services will follow successively.

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