Grinding (Surface, Cylindrical, Tool & Cutter)

United Grinding North America Inc. and Walter Maschinenbau GmbH have announced the release of the United Grinding North America Inc. and Walter Maschinenbau GmbH have announced the release of the Walter Tool Vision System, which allows for the automatic detection and alignment of tools, blanks and other workpieces. Developed by Walter for simplified measurement operations for advanced tool grinding and eroding machines equipped with robotic part loaders, the new system will help manufacturers further optimize the production of small high-precision parts., which allows for the automatic detection and alignment of tools, blanks and other workpieces. Developed by Walter for simplified measurement operations for advanced tool grinding and eroding machines equipped with robotic part loaders, the new system will help manufacturers further optimize the production of small high-precision parts.

The Grinding Doc cautions shops about improving coolant in all grinding operations. Depending on the type of grinding and the job requirements, less coolant can be more.

Bosch is making a ground-breaking technology available with the release of its X-Lock interface for angle grinders. X-Lock sets the bar high for industry standards by making accessory changes simpler and more cost effective than ever before.

PFERD has announced that the Bosch X-Lock quick-change system for angle grinders is now available for a wide variety of PFERD cut-off wheels, flap discs, grinding wheels and brushes. This time and labor-saving system let users change applicable X-Lock products quickly and comfortably.

oelheld is adding SintoGrind TC-X 630 as the new entry level product to its flagship and perennial SintoGrind series. SintoGrind TC-X 630 is made from the latest generation of GTL base oils.

Cutting Tool Engineering's Ask The Grinding Doc columnist, Jeffrey Badger, Ph.D., shares a common gripe among shops faced with the formation of oxidation burn during a grinding operation.

By harnessing the portable productivity, performance and run-time that they can deliver through M12 FUEL technology, Milwaukee introduces the M12 FUEL 1/4" right-angle die grinder. A right-angle die grinder that delivers the size and performance professional service mechanics demand, this new tool offers up to 0.3-hp performance, 4-Mode rpm control, and the mobility to fit in the tightest spaces.

The GrindSmart 830XW from Rollomatic integrates the innovative combination of hydrostatic technology and linear motors to produce both large and small tools from 1 mm to 32 mm diameter and flute lengths of up to 200 mm.

The Mitsui Seiki J350G jig grinder offers a combination of application flexibility, accuracy and operator-friendly operation. The machine provides a very large grinding infeed stroke, with a U-axis range of -3mm to +50mm relative to the spindle center. This provides the flexibility to grind small- and large-diameter holes, as well as multiple features, using a single wheel in a continuous, automatic mode.