News, Announcements & Technical Documents
Gleason Introduces Universal Testers for Faster, More Flexible Roll Testing of Large Bevel and Cylindrical Gears
5-16-11 Now roll testing and single flank testing of bevel, angular bevel and parallel-axis gears with diameters up to 2,500 mm can be completed much faster and easier than ever before, with introduction of the Gleason 1000T, 1600T, 2000T and 2500T Universal Gear Testers.Gleason launches new website
4-1-11 The site, at the existing www.gleason.com address, has an entirely new look and format that provides a robust resource for the visitor to explore gear manufacturing technology. The full range of Gleason’s solutions, products and processes for cylindrical gears, bevel gears and gear metrology are covered, including machine tools, cutting tools, workholding products, and aftermarket services and support. The visitor may explore the site using either a solutions approach or an individual product and process approach. A greatly enhanced user interface and ease of navigation provides a user-focused experience, with expanded pages for Training and Service & Support, access to brochures and a growing series of webinars. Also included are such features as My Gleason, video links to the Gleason YouTube Channel, RSS feed for future news, and much more.Gleason introduces the 650GMS Analytical Gear Inspection System at the 25TH Control show in Stuttgart
3-18-11 Rochester, New York, March 18, 2011— inspection of gears as large as 650 mm in diameter now can be performed up to 25% faster with the introduction of the Gleason 650GMS Analytical Gear Inspection System, part of a new product series from Gleason Metrology Systems Corporation. The 650GMS will be unveiled for the first time at the 25th Control, May 3-6, 2011 at the Stuttgart Exhibition Center.Gleason introduces new gear production solutions at CIMT 2011
2-28-11 In its mission to be the industry’s Total Gear Solutions Provider, Gleason will introduce a host of advanced new machines, tooling, and global customer support services at the China International Machine Tool show (CIMT) in Beijing China, April 11 – 16, 2011, covering a wide array of processes for the complete production and inspection of all types of bevel and cylindrical gears. Visitors to Gleason Booth #A201 will be introduced to a number of new products and technologies. Among the new technologies exhibited at the show will be:Gleason expands coating facility
1-27-11 Gleason Corporation has announced a new investment to expand the Advanced Coatings Facility at its Gleason Cutting Tools Corporation (GCTC) facility located in Loves Park, Illinois. The expansion just completed includes an enlargement of the coating department that will accommodate an additional Balzers Coating System and an additional automated computer controlled cleaning line.Gleason opens new subsidiary in Russia
12-8-10 Gleason Corporation has opened a new wholly-owned subsidiary in Russia, Gleason Sales (CIS). Strategically located in Korolev near Moscow, Gleason Sales (CIS) will provide sales and service of Gleason’s full line of gear production solutions to Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and all of the CIS member countries.Gleason establishes a new sales and service operation in Brazil
12-6-10 To meet the needs of gear manufacturers in the important and growing Brazilian market, Gleason Corporation has expanded its global presence with the formation of Gleason do Brasil Comércio de Máquinas Ltda. based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Previously, Gleason’s activities in Brazil were conducted through its representative “ARBUS” Armando Busseti Máquinas Ltda. While Gleason and ARBUS enjoyed a successful relationship for many years, both companies have decided it is in their mutual best interests to end their relationship. This now creates the opportunity for Gleason to more directly and actively serve the Brazilian market. Both Gleason and ARBUS are committed to a smooth transition of sales and service responsibilities to Gleason do Brasil, and Gleason thanks ARBUS for its many years of dedicated serviceGleason introduces the 350GMS Analytical Gear Tester to Speed, Simplify Gear Inspection
10-28-10 Complete inspection of gears as large as 350 mm in diameter now can be performed up to 40% faster (gear design dependant) with the introduction of the Gleason 350GMS Analytical Gear Inspection System, one of a new generation of analytical inspection systems from Gleason Metrology Systems CorporationPowerful upgrade package now available for older Gleason GMM ‘SIGMA’ Series Gear Inspection Systems
10-15-10 Early models of Gleason’s GMM SIGMA Series of Analytical Gear Inspection Systems can now be equipped with an Upgrade Package that combines a powerful new Windows® based applications software suite called GAMA™ (Gleason Automated Measurement and Analysis) and the Renishaw® SP80H Probe to significantly improve inspection speed and performance.Gleason introduces the 1000GMS Analytical Gear Tester to Improve Cycle Time and Simplify, Large Gear Inspection
10-5-10 Complete inspection of gears as large as 1 meter in diameter now can be performed up to 25% faster with the introduction of the Gleason 1000GMS Analytical Gear Inspection System, the first in a new generation of systems from Gleason Metrology Systems Corporation (formerly Gleason-M&M Precision Systems Corporation).
