Hobbing Machine Tailstock Center
A live center tailstock assembly that supports the opposite end of gear blanks during hobbing to prevent deflection and ensure concentricity. It rotates with the workpiece and is calibrated for high-precision gear cutting. Falls under HTS 8466.20.10.90 as a specialized work holder for gear hobbing machines.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for general lathe or grinding applications
Tailstocks without gear-cutting specificity are other machine tool accessories.
If part of complete gear hobbing machine import
Integral machine parts classified with the complete machine, not separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide machine compatibility certificates linking to specific hobbing models in HTS 8461
• Document RPM ratings and center geometry proving design for rotating gear blanks
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