Gear Technology and Automation Systems 2018 / 2019 EN | DE Comprehensive update for gear grinding machine Ergonomic and versatile automation options | P. 10 Universally usable New sizes of the PHS Allround | P. 28 PHS Pro: Born from experience At Herborner Pumpentechnik automation is growing | P. 34 Teamwork E-Mobility Networking People Future Automation Interdisciplinary The Managing Directors of Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH (from left to right): Michael Schuster, Dr. Christian Lang, Michael Messer and Dr. Hans Gronbach Dear readers, How is mobility developing in major urban centers? What are the demands of e-mo- bility? What does it mean for machines and automation systems if batch sizes are de- creasing while demands on workpieces are increasing? The future always brings up questions. However, we are experiencing a paradigm shift right now in mechanical engineering – away from specialization towards the connect- ed work of many departments. Since otherwise, we cannot meet these changes – building an excellent machine using excellent tools is no longer enough. That machine must operate as part of a network, indicate its maintenance requirements, assume its space in an automated production system and communicate with that system. For automation systems, this applies even more. Smaller batch sizes mean a variety of dif- ferent part types. The goal is to handle them intelligently. In this brochure, not only do we want to introduce you to some exemplary solutions from real life, we also want to take the meta-level into consideration. How is the in- dustrial production horizon changing, and what can customers of Liebherr-Verzahn- technik GmbH expect? We cannot answer all questions just yet, but we are well on our way. Come with us – and bring your questions, ideas, problems, and thoughts on solutions. Allow yourself to be inspired by this brochure and talk to us. We can de- sign the future together. Michael Schuster, Dr. Christian Lang, Michael Messer and Dr. Hans Gronbach, the Managing Directors of Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH 2 Liebherr-Magazine 2018 / 2019 – Gear Technology and Automation Systems Content Robot systems: Workpiece handling with vision Interview Object recognition for every form of automation ........................... 30 “We are prepared for the challenges of the future” Apps support smart automation Future visions for gear technology and automation ......................... 4 Software packages for LMS 4.0 .................................................. 32 Gear Technology In Practice Comprehensive update for gear grinding machine PHS Pro: Born from experience Ergonomic and versatile automation options ............................. 10 At Herborner Pumpentechnik automation is growing .................... 34 For long shafts: LGG 400 M Satisfied customers speak for themselves Flexibility for aerospace and job shop users .................................. 12 Great Taiwan Gear relies on Liebherr-technology .......................... 38 LS 400 EM: Highest quality now also available for larger workpieces Liebherr World Electronic shaping head and optimized machine table .................. 14 New measuring facility Hobbing and chamfering: A new measuring room saves time ............................................. 42 Perfectly integrated Easy of use and technical details ............................................... 16 Tool division repositions itself Coordination of locations and investments ................................... 44 Skiving or shaping? The geometry of the part determines the process ......................... 18 Apprenticeship 4.0 Students of different disciplines are already Liebherr-Skiving3: working together in the training ..................................................... 46 Now with integrated tool control High productivity with reliable user guidance ................................. 20 With experience and overview Visit the test department ............................................................ 48 Digital integration of existing machines A converter imports data from older machines ............................. 21 Three times in row: John Deere Achieving Excellence Award ...................................... 51 Information instead of data Liebherr standardizes interfaces .................................................. 22 New representatives Three new partners to increase customers focus ......................... 51 “Proactive vs. Reactive” Preventive maintenance increase planning reliability ...................... 24 Change in sales management of gear technology Karl Sauterleute retires ................................................................ 52 Automation Systems Everything under control Logistics of small parts for earthmoving and componets division ...... 53 Universally usable New sizes of the PHS Allround .................................................... 28 Revolution on the Erzberg Surface mining with Liebherr trucks ............................................. 54 Imprint Layout / Design: C&G: Strategische Kommunikation GmbH, Overath, Germany, www.wir-verstehen-technik.de Publisher / Responsible for content: Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH Photo credits: Kaufbeurer Straße 141 Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH 87437 Kempten / Allgäu, Germany © Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH Issue: No part of the contents of this magazine may be reproduced or published 2018 / 2019 in any form or by any means without the consent of the publisher. Liebherr-Magazine 2018 / 2019 – Gear Technology and Automation Systems 3 Interview “We are prepared for the challenges of the future” What does the future of mobility look like? Is e-mobility gaining wide market coverage? Is the infrastructure in the cities also chang- ing, are people moving away from using their own cars towards carsharing models? Many questions, but the only clear answer seems to be this: The combustion engine will lose its monopoly. The magazine of Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH spoke to Dr. Christian Lang, Managing Director Sales / Marketing, and Dr. Hans Gronbach, Managing Director Development and Design, about future visions, opportunities, and risks – because the changes in mobility have consequences for the business model of Liebherr- Verzahntechnik GmbH. 4 Liebherr-Magazine 2018 / 2019 – Gear Technology and Automation Systems Liebherr-Magazine 2018 / 2019 – Gear Technology and Automation Systems 5 Interview China set a quota for electric cars, Volvo has already said Let’s take a look at the second business segment, au- goodbye to the combustion engine from a strategic point tomation. Are you expecting similar pioneering develop- of view. What does this mean for Liebherr? ments here? Dr. Christian Lang: We are facing a change, whose pace Dr. Lang: At the moment our main lines of business in auto- is difficult to predict at the current time. E-mobility needs mation are cylinder heads/blocks and crank shafts. Here we an infrastructure that is not yet available in many countries. are seeing a clear trend towards downsizing among the com- On the other hand, we are already seeing great political bustion engines, which is also of course due to the smaller pressure in China, where the change is being actively pur- motors for hybrid drives. With e-mobility we also have lower sued. Ultimately all our areas and regions will have to face quantities. We are dealing with this through increased flexi- the change. bility. Different engine types and sizes are already being pro- duced on one line, which demands a wide range of functions Dr. Hans Gronbach: This development makes our market from automation. more competitive and demanding. Our business is 50 per- cent triggered by the automotive industry, hence why we are closely monitoring the market and adapting our products and processes. “We would like to What specific consequences can already be forecasted for the gear industry? find the optimal Dr. Lang: The number of cars will continue to grow, but al- ternative drive systems will dominate the growth, whereas process solution combustion engines will decrease – in cars. Especially in this area the drivetrains are a distinguishing feature of the man- for every customer.” ufacturers, in which considerable development is invested. Dr. Christian Lang, Managing Director A hybrid vehicle also needs a gearbox, in the case of an all- Sales / Marketing wheel drive also front and rear – but with fewer gears. How- ever, they have to be extremely high-quality because silent and clean gears are becoming more and more important. This is why Liebherr is focusing on the further development of hard finishing of gears. Are you also expanding the range for this purpose? Dr. Lang: Yes, we are integrating an increasing number Dr. Gronbach: The market needs machines for high sur- of robot skills in our gantries. On the one hand, this is im- face qualities, maximum precision, good concentricity portant for upstream and downstream work, on the other properties, and perfect tooth flank geometries. Particularly hand, the integration of robot and gantry systems also offers the microgeometry for the ideal mesh under load is becom- completely new possibilities for workpiece and tool handling. ing increasingly important as it can be designed for and Also in automation the market is becoming more and more dampen natural frequencies of the drivetrain. Asymmetrical fast-paced and constantly demands new solutions. We are toothed gears and their topographies are particularly inter- already considering, for example, autonomous and no-rail esting for electric motors because