Advanced Gear Manufacturing and Inspection
NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA (NMTA) will exhibit its latest gear manufacturing and inspection technologies at IMTS 2026, in the North building at booth 237054. NMTA will demonstrate the newly released RoboCam inspection solution alongside the ZFA260 gear grinder and MSS300 Super Skiving machine.
Making its first public appearance at IMTS 2026 will be the RoboCam - NMTA’s robotic camera solution for automated gear cutting tool inspection. Powered by artificial intelligence, the system evaluates cutting tool conditions, helping gear manufacturers to improve efficiency while optimizing tooling performance and maintenance operations.
Engineered for high-speed, high-precision machining, the ZFA260 handles gears with external diameters up to 260 mm. Its twin-table structure includes a high-speed rotary column that minimizes non-machining time, while simultaneous full form flank bias adjustment helps optimize tooth geometry.
The ZFA260 machine is well suited for manufacturers producing high-volume automotive and robotic components where consistency and throughput are critical.
Also featured will be the MSS300 Super Skiving machine that delivers high-performance machining for both internal and external gears. Its robust design enhances thermal and mechanical stability throughout the cutting process. Massive guideways on the three linear axes provide superior rigidity, and a twin-ball-screw drive on the Z-axis delivers consistent power and increased control.
Nidec’s patented Super Skiving tools reduce chip loading, allowing for high-efficiency machining using Nidec-optimized skiving strategies.
The MSS300 accommodates workpieces with diameters up to 300 mm, a maximum gear width of 100 mm, and a maximum spindle speed of 5,000 rpm.
“Our focus at IMTS is to show attendees how they can stay ahead of increasing production demands,” according to Scott Knoy, NMTA v.p. of Sales. “The equipment we’re bringing to Chicago addresses the specific bottlenecks our customers face, from automating inspection to accelerating the machining of complex gears.”
Beyond the equipment exhibited at IMTS, NMTA’s broader portfolio includes LAMDA laser powder-directed energy-deposition systems; ABLASER laser micromachining systems; and BOND MEISTER room-temperature wafer bonding machines. These technologies serve manufacturers in large-scale metal 3D printing, precision laser processing, and semiconductor production.
Learn more at www.nidec-machinetoolamerica.com