Gleason’s new AGILUS® 180TH multi-functional machine performs turning, drilling, milling, hobbing, and chamfering/deburring operations in a single setup for all types of shaft- and disc-type cylindrical gears up to 180 mm in diameter, with shaft lengths up to 500 mm, delivering a host of significant benefits over conventional multi-machine processes. Contemporary gear production is characterized by reduced batch sizes, increased accuracy requirements, and increased complexity of workpieces. As compared to typical production of cylindrical gears requiring hobbing, the AGILUS 180TH greatly reduces the number of machines, setups, and overall throughput times for the complete processing of the gear, thus reducing both the capital investment and cost per workpiece for the user.