Grinding

Using past ideals, ANCA builds tomorrow’s grinders today

ANCA honors its history by producing technology for the need of manufacturers today and in the future.

Gorilla Mill grows up with ANCA

Branding for Gorilla Mill, a manufacturer of carbide drills, endmills and cutting tools, is simian-themed, aggressive and fun, and it comes with the tagline “Weapons of Mass Production.” The company has grown in employees, distributors and a diverse spread of customers. ANCA's CNC machines have played a large role in Gorilla Mill's progress.

Hot trends in cutting tools

Fast, flexible custom tooling, easy access to tool data through cloud technology and automation are some of the technologies driving tool production processes, according to a recent discussion between two industry executives.

Rusty versus damaged parts

09/15/2021

Author:

Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

The Grinding Doc defines and eliminates grinding burn.

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Versatile 5-Axis Grinder

Star Cutter’s NXT 5-axis Tool Grinder is a versatile 5-axis CNC machine, features a small footprint and a large grind zone. The machine can run small and large diameter wheels and is designed in a modular fashion that offers quick adaptation to application requirements.

Grinding Meets Erosion!

Two technologies, one machine: The new VOLLMER VHybrid 360 combines the strengths of an innovative grinding machine and a proven powerful erosion machine. Allowing you to switch between the two functions in no time! Efficient processing and powerful machining of carbide tools with diameters of up to 50 mm.

Blue Moon TZ High-Performance Grinding Wheels

Blue Moon TZ Offers High Cutting Performance, High Metal Removal Rates

The abrasive grain used in the Blue Moon TZ is very sharp-edged, microcrystalline and has an elongated trapezoidal rod shape. Blue Moon TZ grinding wheels are particularly impressive due to their very low thermal load in the contact zone. The high profile retention of our grit combination leads to extended dressing intervals at high stock removal rates and increases economic efficiency.

IDeal-Prime Internal Diameter Grinding Wheels

Grinding Wheels Offer High Efficiency, Accuracy and Cost Savings in Precision Applications

The wheels feature an innovative Norton Quantum Prime nano-crystalline ceramic grain, embedded in an optimized matrix of Norton Vitrium3 bond. The combination of the micro-fracture properties of the new ceramic grain from Saint-Gobain Abrasives and the retention capability of the bond ensures long wheel life, excellent grinding efficiency, and consistent part quality with superior finish which results in cost savings of 30% and more.