Koepfer Model KFS100 / KFS100S Hob Sharpeners

• Our re-designed Koepfer KFS100.5 series hob sharpening machine offers a vertical high-speed direct drive grinding spindle with 12,000 RPM.

• Straight-gash hobs can be efficiently sharpened with optional capability for helical-gash hobs.

• The coolant filtration system has been integrated into the machine bed to provide a 40% smaller footprint.

• GE Fanuc CNC control of all four axes eliminates manual setup and maximizes accuracy and repeatability with an operator-friendly prompting program as well as CNC storage of cutter data.

• The KFS100.5 will sharpen hobs to AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association) class "AAA" quality.

• Pneumatic tailstock provides positive clamping pressure while grinding.

• The Koepfer KFS100.5 series is designed for hobs up to 4" in diameter, 8" of face with a maximum 5 DP.

• Capable of grinding high-speed steel (HSS) and carbide tools using CBN or diamond abrasive.

• Operators will appreciate the ergonomic considerations and accessibility of the machine spindles for easy setup.

• Plant engineering will notice the one-piece compact machine design with easy access to all machine systems for maintenance.

• KFS100 is a straight-gash hob sharpening machine and the KFS100S provides the capacity for spiral-gash hobs.

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Koepfer KFS250 Hob Sharpener

• The Heavy-Duty Koepfer KFS250 series is designed for hobs up to 10" in diameter, 12" of face.
• Capable of grinding high-speed steel (HSS) and carbide tools using CBN or diamond abrasive.
• Our Koepfer KFS250 series hob sharpening machine offers a vertical high-speed direct drive grinding spindle with 12,000 RPM.
• Integrated crane for easy loading and unloading of larger hobs.
• The centrifuge filtration system provides a clarity level of 2 to 5 microns and has been integrated into the machine bed to reduce footprint and for shop floor cleanliness.
• GE Fanuc CNC control of all five axes eliminates manual setup and maximizes accuracy and repeatability with an operator-friendly prompting program as well as CNC storage of cutter data.
• Easy-to-use software with conversational programming.
• Control panel swivels flat into the body of the machine to be safely out of the way when not being used.
• The Koepfer KFS250 will sharpen hobs to AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association) class "AAA" quality.
• Pneumatic tailstock provides positive clamping pressure while grinding.
• Maximum work spindle to tailstock distance of 25”.
• Operators will appreciate the ergonomic considerations and accessibility of the machine spindles for easy setup.
• Model KFS250 sharpens straight-gash hobs and spiral-gash hobs.

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