The 3040 is an extremely versatile machine. With Matrix’s available software and fixtures, the 3040 can sharpen straight or helical gashed hobs, shaper cutters and can even grind gears achieving AGMA class 14 (DIN 4) accuracy. The 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 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 3040 CNC hob sharpening machine is a highly technical, highly precise hob sharpener with the option of becoming an impressive shaper sharpener