Gearboxes used in electric vehicles are not only designed for high speeds and high torques, they are also very compact. This fact is not only true for the automotive sector, but also innovative applications such as e-bikes. These small but high power and electrically driven gearboxes inspire design engineers to come up with more creative solutions. With gear manufacturing technology manufactured by Kapp Niles, the Engineering Technology Group (ETG) says it offers UK manufacturers an innovative solution for producing electric vehicle and e-bike gearboxes.

Through ETG, Kapp Niles offers two machine types for meeting customer requirements. Both series are equipped with high-efficiency drives for the tools (25,000 rpm) and the workpieces (5000rpm). The KNG350 flex HS has a conventional design featuring a single workpiece drive. This machine is available in two versions, one for small lot sizes with manual loading. For higher volumes, an automated version is available with an integrated ring loader. It is possible to process workpieces up to 350 mm in diameter using this machine.The machine offers short set-up times thanks to the use of intelligent components and innovative ergonomics.

For large-scale production, it is worth taking a closer look at the productivity times of machines pre-set by design. The KX TWIN series with two workpiece drives and a loading and unloading process performed in parallel to actual grinding offers further potential for the reduction of non-productive times. The in-line centrifugation of components directly in the machine enables compliance with the ‘clean factory’ approach across all known automation concepts.
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