Mägerle MFP 50 5-axis continuous dressing grinding center

Mägerle MFP 50 5-axis continuous dressing grinding center

The Mägerle MFP 50 5-axis CD (continuous dressing) grinding center from United Grinding Technologies Inc. has an automatic grinding wheel and tool changer. The ATC can switch the wheel or tool in 8 seconds using a swing-arm configuration.

January 13, 2013
Grinding Machines & Equipment Grinding (Surface, Cylindrical, Tool & Cutter) Machining

The Mägerle MFP 50 5-axis CD (continuous dressing) grinding center from United Grinding Technologies Inc. has an automatic grinding wheel and tool changer. The ATC can switch the wheel or tool in 8 seconds using a swing-arm configuration. Maximum tool dimension is 300mm × 60mm × 76.2mm. An HSK-80 wheel flange provides the needed rigidity and precision for producing tight-tolerance parts with fine surface finishes, according to the company. The machine is equipped with an overhead-mounted, 2-axis, CD diamond dresser with horizontal and vertical NC axes to accommodate several diamond rolls.

Glossary terms in this article

  • grinding wheel
    Wheel formed from abrasive material mixed in a suitable matrix. Takes a variety of shapes but falls into two basic categories: one that cuts on its periphery, as in reciprocating g…
  • wheel flange
    Metal plate inside the grinding-wheel hole that allows the wheel to be mounted on a spindle.

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