KITAI

Conventional NC systems rely on separate motors for the hob spindle, main spindle (work spindle), and tailstock spindle. While NC control attempts to synchronize them, variations in workpiece material (hard vs. soft areas) can cause load fluctuations, leading to potential synchronization issues. To compensate, NC machines often use oversized motors (4-5 times the needed power) to handle these fluctuations, adding cost and complexity.

KITAI's innovative dual-axis drive method takes a different approach. A single powerful motor drives both the main and tailstock spindles through a precisely engineered gear train. This design ensures perfect synchronization, even under varying loads. By distributing the load evenly across both axes, the risk of synchronization loss is eliminated. This translates to several benefits:

• Prevents center hole damage Consistent synchronization protects the workpiece's center hole from potential damage.
• Ensures stable chucking Precise synchronization guarantees stable workpiece clamping, crucial for high machining accuracy.
• Maintains high precision The even load distribution minimizes vibrations, allowing for precise hobbing operations.

This unique dual-axis drive system exemplifies KITAI's commitment to achieving superior machining accuracy and performance.

Kisage, or hand scraping, is a traditional Japanese technique used to create a precise and uniform finish on the sliding surfaces of machine tools. This meticulous process involves the careful removal of material using specialized tools, resulting in a number of significant benefits:

• Extremely High Mechanical Rigidity The high rigidity makes the machine more durable and extends its lifespan. Additionally, this allows for better performance in high-speed feed cutting, skiving, dry cutting, and machining of hard materials compared to point-contact linear guide methods.
• Efficient Lubrication of Sliding Surfaces Scraped finishes by skilled craftsmen with years of experience improve the efficiency of lubricant supply to the sliding surfaces.
• High Precision Cutting The increased contact area due to scraping allows for the absorption of fine vibrations at the hob's cutting edge during cutting, enabling high precision cutting.