Liebherr Used Machines – Gear Hobbing and Gear Shaping
Liebherr gear cutting machines are among the most precise and rigid machine tools in gear manufacturing – Liebherr covers several production processes, from continuous gear hobbing to gear shaping of demanding internal gears. Every machine we take into stock is technically inspected for control system, drive technology and mechanical condition. Our stock changes continuously; which Liebherr machines are currently available with full technical data is shown in detail below.
Gear Hobbing Machine
Liebherr LC 502
CNC gear hobbing machine – Liebherr gear cutting machine for gear hobbing
TECHNICAL DATA
| Year built | 2013 |
| Control | Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl |
| Max. toothing diameter | Ø 500 mm |
| Max. toothing width | 400 mm |
| Max. module | 10 mm |
| Table diameter | Ø 420 mm |
| Weight | approx. 10,500 kg |
Electronic gearbox ideal for all processes for producing spur and helical gears as well as worm gears, hydraulic clamping device in the table, counter holder with tailstock.
Gear Shaping Machine
Liebherr LFS 380
CNC gear shaping machine – Liebherr gear cutting machine for gear shaping
TECHNICAL DATA
| Year built | 2008 |
| Control | Siemens Sinumerik 840D |
| Max. toothing diameter | Ø 380 mm (external + internal) |
| Max. workpiece diameter | 400 / 600 (800) mm |
| Max. module (straight gearing) | 6 mm |
| Table diameter | Ø 400 mm |
| Weight | approx. 16,000 kg |
Including robot loading cell: Yaskawa loading robot, 24 pallet storage locations, parts washing machine. Operating hours approx. 22,500 h.
Bevel Gear Generator
Gleason No. 641 „G-Plete“ Generator
Bevel gear generator – Gleason Kegelradwälzfräsmaschine
TECHNICAL DATA
| Control | Cycle controlled |
| Max. gear diameter | Ø 406.4 mm (16″) |
| Max. full depth | 25.4 mm |
| Max. face width | 66 mm |
| Coarsest diametral pitch | approx. 12.5 mm module (2 DP) |
| Weight | 12,500 kgs |
A proven, robust solution for spiral bevel gears, hypoid gears and Zerol bevel gears using the completing process (roughing + finishing); single and double roll processes, ideally suited to small and medium batch production in gear manufacturing.
Generating Gear Grinder
Gleason Hurth 300TWG
CNC generating gear grinder – Gleason Verzahnungs-Wälzschleifmaschine
TECHNICAL DATA
| Built | 2007 |
| Control | Siemens Sinumerik 840D |
| Max. workpiece diameter | 300 mm |
| Module range | 0.5–5 mm |
| Max. workpiece length | 450 mm |
| Spindle power / speed | 28 kW / 20–18,000 min⁻¹ |
| Tool capacity | 60 (HSK-63) |
| Weight | approx. 11,000 kg |
Gear grinding center for the generating grinding of gears and pinions, automated by a two-station ring loader and pallet magazine (approx. 16 workpiece slots); VRM grinding for noise-optimised surfaces.
Frequently Asked Questions about Liebherr Used Machines
Not currently in stock. For gear grinding we recommend taking a look at our other manufacturers such as Reishauer, Kapp Niles or Gleason, along with a careful review of your technical requirements. Our Liebherr gear hobbing and gear shaping machines (LC 502 and LFS 380) run very precisely and are accurate enough for many applications. As a result, they are often a more cost-effective alternative to gear grinding.
In gear hobbing, a rotating hob cutter generates the toothing in a continuous generating process – ideal for external gears and high volumes. In gear shaping, a reciprocating cutting wheel generates the tooth profile and is particularly suited to internal gears, shaft shoulders and hard-to-reach contours.
Yes. The control system was extensively retrofitted in 2012 by a specialized control systems provider: a new Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl with Sinamics drive technology, an electronic gearbox for all generating and single-part processes, a climate-controlled cabinet, complete rewiring, and an absolute measuring system on the A-axis. This combines the solid mechanics of the original build year with an up-to-date control generation with long-term spare-parts availability. Visit our own modernization page for further projects such as boring mills, large milling machines and grinding machines.
No, this LFS 380 stands without a raiser block (e = 0). This is not a practical drawback for this machine: Liebherr gear shaping machines feature a generously sized Z-axis travel range that covers a wide range of workpiece heights even without a raiser block – a clear advantage over many competitor machines in series production.
Our stock of Liebherr used machines changes continuously. Please contact us directly if you are looking for a specific model or size.
