Helios Hera 150
CNC Gear Hobbing Machine
7.3 DP
Max Pitch Rating
2,500
RPM Hob Speed
7
CNC Axes

High-speed direct-drive hob head with CNC shifting:
Automatic retraction of X-axis during power failure, preventing hob damage.
Direct drive torque motor for the work spindle:
Driven via FANUC® torque motor.
Flexible standard dialogue program offering:
One or two gears on a single workpiece.
Radial, axial, climb, and/or conventional hobbing on single- or two-cut cycle.
Crowning (lead modification) and deburring using two equal hobs.
Automatic shifting over broken hob section.
Optional re-hobbing (skiving).
CNC by FANUC® 0i-MF with 6 axes (optional 7):
Tangential position of hob head (shifting) by CNC.
Quality components and construction:
Precision, repeatability, and control with Heidenhain® linear scales on the X-axis.
Cast iron machine base for optimum stability and dampening.
Compact
Minimal footprint for maximum production.
Intuitive
Conversational programming for quick, easy setup.
Premium
Quality components and construction.
Capable
Equipped to produce a variety of gear types and hobbed profiles.
Bolstering your quality and productivity.
The Hera 150 vertical CNC gear hobbing machine combines advanced technology, precision components, and economic pricing to enable profitable production of high-quality spur gears, helical gears, and other hobbed profiles.
Hera 150 Technical Specifications


Maximum pitch rating, hobbing | 3.5 mn | 7.3 DP |
Minimum number of teeth | 4 | - |
Maximum workpiece diameter | 150 mm | 5.905 in |
Total axial travel | 250 mm | 9.842 in |
Minimum axial travel | 150 mm | 5.905 in |
Maximum axial travel | 400 mm | 15.748 in |
Total radial travel of hob head | 180 mm | 7.086 in |
Minimum radial travel of hob head | 15 mm | 0.590 in |
Maximum radial travel of hob head | 195 mm | 7.677 in |
Total tailstock travel | 300 mm | 11.811 in |
Minimum tailstock travel | 300 mm | 11.811 in |
Maximum tailstock travel | 600 mm | 23.622 in |
Maximum work spindle speed | 600 rpm | - |
Maximum spindle speed | 2,500 rpm | - |
Maximum hob diameter | 120 mm | 4.724 in |
Maximum cutter width | 200 mm | 7.874 in |
Maximum cutter shift | 180 mm | 7.087 in |
Swivel range | +/- 45° | - |
Width | 3.200 m | 10.50 ft |
Depth | 2.190 m | 7.19 ft |
Height | 2.480 m | 8.14 ft |
Weight | 7,800 kg | 17,196 lb |
Total connected load | 30 kVA |
Main spindle motor | 12 kW (115 Nm) |
Electrical connection | 480V, 3 phase, 60 Hz |
Helios Gear Products
635 Schneider Dr,
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 931-4121
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