Gleason Phoenix 600HC Gear Hobber with Grinding Finish
The Gleason Phoenix 600HC is a hard gear finishing machine combining hobbing with controlled grinding for gears up to 600mm diameter. It provides superfinishing through metal removal to achieve AGMA 12+ quality levels. Falls under HTS 8461.40.50 due to its gear-specific grinding and finishing operations.
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If primary operation is gear hobbing with incidental grinding
Gear cutting machines take precedence over finishing when roughing is dominant.
If for grinding wheels and finishing tools sold separately
Machine tools vs tooling/accessories - abrasives classify under Chapter 68 or 82.
If equipped primarily for gear inspection rather than material removal
Measuring/testing machines in Chapter 90 when production is secondary to inspection.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide engineering drawings showing gear tooth profile finishing capability
• Document spindle configurations specific to gear geometries vs universal grinding
• Avoid classifying as gear cutting (8461.40.40) if primary function is finishing/grinding
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