The ZHS-3040 is an extremely versatile machine. With Matrix’s available software and fixtures, the ZHS-3040 can sharpen straight or helical gashed hobs, shaper cutters and can even grind gears achieving AGMA class 14 (DIN 4) accuracy. The ZHS-3040’s base is constructed of a highly rigid, high quality cast iron. Matrix manufactures every machine to perform with pin point accuracy and it all starts with a very stable base. Matrix builds the ZHS-3040 using the finest technology in the world. With seven axes, a CNC Fanuc controller, a personal computer, direct drive motors, servo motors and a linear motor, Matrix is able to deliver the accuracy, reliability and precision a gear expert is looking for.Matrix has developed its own Windows-based software programs for the 3040. Using an advanced Windows-based, user-oriented interface, this software requires only the final hob, shaper cutter dimensions and all other CNC data is calculated automatically by Matrix’s smart grinding software program.Matrix’s ZHS-3040 CNC hob sharpening machine is a highly technical, highly precise hob sharpener with the option of becoming an impressive shaper sharpener