Efficiency meets flexibility. The future included. The modular VARIO machine system masters all established honing processes – and even precisely reproduces innovative processes such as form honing. With maximum traversing and cutting speeds and intelligent processes, VARIO ensures maximum productivity with minimum effort.
Whether as a stand-alone machine or in an interlinked line: VARIO adapts to your requirements – for modern production solutions that impress today and think ahead tomorrow.
Wide range of applications – maximum flexibility. For processes that need to be able to do more. Our lifting and high-performance spindle units impress with their compact design, different sizes and wide range of applications – precise, efficient and future-proof.
Thanks to the continuously developed honing control and Nagel 4.0, the integration options into existing production systems are almost limitless. The fast, powerful tool changer noticeably reduces set-up times – for maximum productivity, even with multi-stage processes and frequently changing components.
Variability in terms of operation
Variability in terms of clarity
Variability in terms of layout and equipment
Maximum flexibility for your honing operations. Our modular VARIOHONE centers set new standards in precision machining: With up to four spindles, intuitive MS-U control and the choice between infeed slide or rotary table, they implement all common honing processes – quickly, precisely and economically.
Thanks to the integrated tool changer, electromechanical spindles and patented speed reduction, they offer maximum efficiency – even with changing bore dimensions and complex components. Whether series production or test and prototype production: VARIOHONE centers ensure maximum flexibility, measurable productivity and sustainable production quality.
Compact efficiency for your series production. The VARIOHONE module stands for high-precision honing in the smallest of spaces: With a multi-station rotary table, up to six honing spindles and intuitive MS-U control, you can implement all common honing processes quickly, flexibly and reliably.
Equipped with electromechanical spindles, patented speed reduction and an optional tool changer, the modules ensure maximum productivity – ideal for demanding series production with changing component geometries.
When precision becomes flexible. The VARIODOR honing center offers tailor-made solutions for the precise machining of crankshaft bearing bores – embedded in the modular VARIOLINE, equipped with one or two honing spindles and an optional tool changer for maximum efficiency and flexibility.
Pre-testing, measuring, brushing – all integrated. All designed to make your production faster, safer and more future-proof.
Maximum output, maximum flexibility. The modular VARIOTRANS transfer line is the answer to the highest productivity requirements in the machining of cylinder and crankshaft bearing bores – precisely fitting, powerful and individually configurable. Equipped with a step stroke transfer system, optional automatic tool changers and extremely short changeover times, VARIOTRANS offers maximum cycle performance with full flexibility. The perfect solution for anyone who focuses on efficiency, future-proofing and uncompromising process reliability right from the start.
Flexibility that allows your production to grow. With the modular VARIOLINE, you can create a honing system that scales with your requirements. Whether VARIOHONE or VARIODOR – linked in series or parallel, with gantry loader, roller conveyor or robot – your production remains adaptable, powerful and future-proof at all times. VARIOLINE gives you maximum flexibility at all levels:
Flexibility in terms of output (volume)
Flexibility with regard to the machining processes (honing process)
Flexibility in terms of layout and configuration
Flexibility in terms of freedom of choice
Flexibility in terms of capital deployment and accounting
Your advantage: A production solution that grows with you – economical, modular and ready for tomorrow.
The quantum leap in cylinder machining. With the BOREHONE process developed jointly with GROB, Nagel is revolutionizing the finish machining of cylinder crankcases: The upstream finish fine boring and remeasuring are no longer necessary – replaced by state-of-the-art cutting materials and an integrated diameter measurement directly in the process. The result:
Thanks to automatic tool changing and wear-compensated semi-finish fine boring, you can achieve a new dimension in flexibility and efficiency – without any technical risk. BOREHONE is available as a transfer or center solution and remains true to the proven division of tasks between positioning and fine machining. Your benefit: an economical, reliable and future-proof solution for the highest demands in large-scale production.
One pass, perfect results. With ALL-IN-ONE-HONE, Nagel combines the best of two worlds: The combination of VARIOHONE and VARIODOR modules enables precise finish machining of cylinder bores and crankshaft bearing races – in just one single pass.
Fast. Flexible. Output-optimized. The result: shorter process chains, reduced effort and maximum quality – for production that focuses on efficiency and the future.
Where maximum precision secures the future. With the high-performance PATHHONE position honing system, Nagel corrects the bore position and cylinder shape – even with coated piston running surfaces. Fast, precise and reliable integration into series production. The result: maximum dimensional accuracy, perfect squareness and sustainable process stability – even with the highest requirements and the most modern materials.
Precision that makes gearboxes quieter. With VARIOGEAR, you can achieve exact cylinder shapes – without a new bore center, with the shortest honing times and surface-optimized machining for lower noise emissions and maximum efficiency.
The flexible system offers:
Thanks to the integrated SPC connection, central operator access, teleservice and Nagel 4.0, your production remains flexible, transparent and future-proof at all times. Your advantage: maximum precision, reduced changeover times and full planning reliability – even for workpieces that are still unknown today.
Maximum flexibility for your connecting rod machining. With VARIOROD, you can design your processes to be as variable as your requirements: The distribution of spindles and processes can be freely selected – regardless of whether large or small eyes, normal or precision honing, in sequential or parallel operation. The system adapts seamlessly to your production and offers a combination of extremely short changeover and cycle times, intuitive operation and retrofittable spindles.
You also retain full planning reliability for new workpiece variants. Hydraulic-free machine concepts, integrated SPC interfaces, Teleservice and Nagel 4.0 also ensure reliable process stability and make your production future-proof in the long term. Your benefit: maximum output, optimum accessibility and the greatest possible flexibility – for series production that impresses today and is ahead tomorrow.
Full control, maximum support. With the MS-U4 control system integrated as standard, our honing machines offer a powerful platform for reliable process control – intuitive, precise and future-proof. Thanks to secure remote support via VPN or LTE/UMTS, we are always at your side – fast, protected and with full data sovereignty on the customer side. Your benefit: maximum availability, maximum security and immediate support – exactly when you need it.
Whether precision, tool life, rationalization effects – with NAGEL honing tools you will achieve your goal in every respect. In combination with our cutting tools, the tool range offers the right solution for every application.
The ceramic, diamond and CBN cutting tools produced by our company are characterized by the highest quality standards. We guarantee consistent tool life thanks to high quality controls in the production process. We are equipped with the latest laboratory and measurement technology.
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