Key Seating Machines

High-Precision CNC Keyseating Machines for Keyway Cutting and Industrial Machining

Leistritz keyseating machines are highly valued for their precision engineering and efficiency in keyway machining. These machines are critical for industries like aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, and industrial manufacturing, where accurate keyway cutting is essential for high-performance components such as splines, gears, pulleys, and couplings.

Powered by CNC technology, Leistritz keyseating machines offer unparalleled flexibility for both internal and external keyway cutting. These machines feature automated operation that reduces setup times and eliminates human error, leading to higher productivity and precision machining. Additionally, dry machining technology eliminates the need for coolant, offering an eco-friendly, cost-effective solution for modern manufacturing demands.

A unique feature is the modular design, allowing for customization based on specific production requirements. Leistritz keyseating machines support a wide range of workpiece sizes and enable multi-key operations, making them ideal for industries that require both precision and scalability. Equipped with advanced features such as automatic centering, hydraulic clamping systems, and tool wear detection, these machines ensure consistent quality and reduced downtime, critical for increasing manufacturing efficiency.

Leistritz keyseating machines also provide multi-sided machining capabilities, making them indispensable for optimizing gear manufacturing processes. With an emphasis on energy efficiency, these machines deliver both high-speed cutting and reduced operational costs, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy for critical components across various industries.

By incorporating high-performance keyseating technology into your production line, manufacturers can benefit from improved throughput, superior component quality, and minimized downtime. Leistritz keyseating machines are recognized for their reliability, precision, and versatility, making them a top choice for industrial machining solutions.

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Industries / Applications

  1. Aerospace: Keyseating machines are critical for producing precise keyways and internal grooves in aircraft components, such as gears and shafts, which are vital for the functionality of flight control systems and landing gear.
    Components: Gears, shafts, couplings, engine components.
  2. Automotive: In the automotive sector, keyseating machines help create keyways in critical transmission and drivetrain components, ensuring reliability and efficiency in vehicle performance.
    Components: Transmission shafts, pulleys, gearboxes, powertrain components.
  3. Medical Devices: Keyseating machines provide the precision required in medical device manufacturing, creating accurate keyways in surgical tools and equipment used in hospitals and clinics.
    Components: Surgical tools, medical equipment, implants.
  4. Oil & Gas: These machines produce keyways in components that are essential for the operation of drilling and extraction equipment, ensuring durability under extreme pressure and harsh conditions.
    Components: Pump shafts, couplings, drilling equipment parts, valves.
  5. Energy and Power Generation: Keyseating machines are used to create precise internal grooves in turbine components and other parts crucial to energy generation, ensuring efficient power system operations.
    Components: Turbine shafts, generator parts, energy transmission components.
  6. Manufacturing of Industrial Machinery: Keyseating machines are integral to the production of heavy-duty industrial machinery, cutting keyways in components that are crucial for the operation of equipment used in manufacturing processes.
    Components: Machine shafts, gears, spindles, pulleys.
  7. Marine Engineering: In the marine industry, keyseating machines help produce keyways in components that are exposed to harsh marine environments, ensuring reliable performance in propulsion and control systems.
    Components: Propeller shafts, rudder mechanisms, marine engine components.
  8. Robotics: Keyseating machines are used to produce highly accurate keyways in robotic components, such as actuators and drive shafts, which are essential for precise robotic movements.
    Components: Actuator shafts, robotic joints, gearboxes.
  9. Construction Equipment: These machines produce keyways in the durable components of construction equipment, ensuring the strength and reliability needed for machinery operating under heavy loads and in harsh conditions.
    Components: Drive shafts, gearboxes, construction machinery parts.
  10. Precision Tooling and Engineering: Keyseating machines are used to create internal grooves and keyways in precision tools, which require the highest standards of accuracy for specialized engineering applications.
    Components: Precision tools, dies, engineering equipment.
Leistritz Polymat E(R)

Polymat E

The Polymat® E is a high-performance keyseating machine designed to enhance precision machining and industrial production. With its energy-efficient operation and compact design, it eliminates the need for hydraulic systems, making it ideal for companies seeking to reduce energy costs and floor space. Perfect for keyway cutting, internal grooves, and other precision tasks, the Polymat® E offers superior flexibility for industries like automotive, aerospace, and mechanical engineering.
Leistritz Polymat NC

Polymat® NC Keyseating Machine

The Polymat® NC offers flexible geometry and two-axis design, perfect for keyway machining in low-batch production. Designed for industries such as aerospace and automotive manufacturing, this machine is ideal for internal keyway cutting and producing multiple clearance grooves in workpieces. The machine’s cost-effective operation and precision control ensure reliable performance in critical applications.
Leistritz Polymat CNC

Polymat® CNC Keyseating Machine

The Polymat® CNC is a versatile CNC-controlled keyseating machine built for both high-volume production and custom manufacturing. Capable of creating helical grooves, feather keyways, and lubrication grooves, this machine offers advanced automation for manufacturers seeking precision cutting and increased throughput. Ideal for industries requiring exacting standards in keyway production, such as energy, aerospace, and automotive sectors.
Leistritz Polyjet 50

Polyjet 50 Keyseating Maching

The Polyjet 50 is an advanced electric keyseating machine that delivers powerful profile cutting without the need for hydraulics. It’s compact yet offers high-performance keyway and groove production, making it suitable for both small-scale and large-scale keyseating applications. Industries like aerospace and industrial manufacturing benefit from its precision machining and reduced operational costs.

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