The watchmaking gears and wheels are strategic parts in the good functioning of a watch. Machining of these parts, carried out on an automatic lathe or on a dedicated gear cutting machine, often uses gear hobbing technology and requires special precision hobs. In these small sizes, each module and number of teeth involves the use of a dedicated hob.
Traditionally the realization of precision hobs is done by copying and inevitably requires numerous adjustment steps. It is not the case in the Jura company. Work basis is the CAD file of the part to be machined and the entire process remains digital until the realization of the hobs. Even more, this "digital integration from A to Z" allows the tools manufacturer to produce very small series (or single part) under very short deadlines and at very attractive prices.
A small number of suppliers To succeed in such achievements, Louis Bélet SA can rely on a very sharp know-how in tooling, and dedicated software as well as 7 axes production machines (working with 5 axes simultaneously). Two new machines of this type were being installed while I visited early April. Mr. Maître explains the reasons for the implementation of these additional means of production: "There are only a few companies able to provide tools such as ours and parts manufacturers, active in watchmaking, medical or microtechnology, wish to secure their supplies while ensuring short deadlines". In this regard, Louis Bélet SA is a key partner.
Further and further Are you looking for customized tooling solutions or standard high-quality solutions? Both available under short deadlines? Louis Bélet SA is organized to deal with these two challenges. The company will be present at the EPHJ show in Lausanne on its brand new booth… do not miss the opportunity.
Louis Bélet SA Les Gasses 11 - CH-2943 Vendlincourt Tel. +41 (0) 32 474 04 10 - Fax +41 (0) 32 474 45 42 [email protected] - www.beletsa.ch
