EMAG CLC SZ Series
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Key Specifications
Max Workpiece ⌀
max module
shaping spindle
helical guide
workpiece table
gear types
How much does the EMAG CLC SZ Series cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc gear cutting machine in this class — not a quote from EMAG. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The EMAG CLC SZ Series are gear shaping machines with a vertical, reciprocating shaping spindle, rated for workpieces up to 500 mm (19.5 in) in diameter and a maximum module of 10 mm. They cut spur and helical gears, both internal and external, which is the main reason to choose shaping over a hobbing machine such as the HLC 150 H: an internal ring gear cannot be hobbed, but a shaping cutter can stroke inside it.
The helical guide is electronic and NC-controlled rather than a fixed mechanical guide, so changing the helix angle of a job is a matter of the program rather than of swapping hardware. The workpiece table is direct-drive with hydraulic clamping.
Three items are listed as options, not standard equipment: a tool changer, a retractable steady rest and NC geometry modification. A shop that needs crowned or modified tooth forms, or long parts that want support near the cut, should make sure the matching options are on the quotation. The control is Fanuc or Siemens with dialog-based programming. The table gives no stroke rate, stroke length, power or face-width figure, so those have to be checked against the parts before ordering.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Workpiece Diameter | 500 mm (19.5 in) |
| Max Module | 10 mm |
| Shaping Spindle | Vertical, reciprocating |
| Helical Guide | Electronic (NC-controlled) |
| Workpiece Table | Direct-drive with hydraulic clamping |
| Gear Types | Spur and helical, internal and external |
| Optional Features | Tool changer, retractable steady rest, NC geometry modification |
| CNC Control | Fanuc or Siemens (dialog-based programming) |
Specifications sourced from emag.com — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Cuts spur and helical gears, internal as well as external, with a vertical reciprocating shaping spindle
- Electronic, NC-controlled helical guide
- Direct-drive workpiece table with hydraulic clamping
- Workpieces up to 500 mm (19.5 in) in diameter and modules up to 10 mm
- Fanuc or Siemens control, both with dialog-based programming
Limitations
- Tool changer, retractable steady rest and NC geometry modification are options, not standard
- Module is limited to 10 mm
- No stroke rate, stroke length, power or face-width figure is listed
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Yes. The table lists spur and helical gears, internal and external. The vertical, reciprocating shaping spindle strokes the cutter along the tooth, which works inside a ring as well as on the outside of a blank.
02
A tool changer, a retractable steady rest and NC geometry modification. The electronic NC-controlled helical guide and the direct-drive table with hydraulic clamping are listed as part of the machine.
03
Workpieces up to 500 mm (19.5 in) in diameter, with a maximum module of 10 mm. The table gives no face width or stroke length, so the tooth width of your part needs to be checked with EMAG.
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