Barber-colman / Heartland model 6-16 4-Axis CNC Gear Hobber Retrofit, 6″ Diameter x 10″ part length. Machine has been set up to do small bronze worm gears. call for pictures and more details

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Category: GEAR HOBBERS, HORIZONTAL, N/C & CNC Reference Number: 4138 Description:

Barber-Colman CNC Gear Hobber Retrofit
model 6-16 s/n 5405
Retrofit by Heartland machinery 

this Barber colman hobber was retrofit By Heartland Machine for Baldor Electric Motors. the machine was last set up for the manufacturing of Bronze worm gears for the Manufacturer. the Machine is of 4 axis cnc configuration. This machine is a very flexible machine for cutting gears , spline shafts and worm wheels


Machine specs are as follows:

Max diameter 6″
Max part length between centers 12″
Max Hob diameter  3″
Max hob rpm 1000


Machine is equipped with the following
Baldor cnc motors and drives for 4 axis cnc configuration
operator panel mounted to machine
electrical panel mounted to machine
tailstock with screw type center
hydraulic clamping cylinder for work holding
special hob arbors for high speed use
Manual hob shift design
v-way machine

inspect machine under power with proper notice

machine can be an exceptional opportunity for high speed cutting of small precision gears with CNC controls for a moderate price


For any questions contact Rich Piselli E-mail: rich@pisellient.com Phone: 704.609.0766