Diamond in the wheel
Optimize single-layer diamond tools used for cutting and shaping natural-fiber-reinforced composite material.
Operation / Process
Grinding (Surface, Cylindrical, Tool & Cutter)
ANCA exhibiting at Motion + Power show
ANCA Inc., a manufacturer of CNC grinding machines, is exhibiting at the Motion + Power Technology Expo from Oct. 17 to 19 at Huntington Place in Detroit.
Vertical spindle Blanchard-style
The Grinding Doc shares observations and general trends on this grinding style
CBVR-2F-2S Clamp Bore Grinders
The core components of the machine stayed the same. The spindle columns were repositioned to replace the gantry mechanism. This one change allowed for several previous components to be removed, making the machine more open and maintenance-friendly. The main change is that we have incorporated a Fanuc robot within the machine for the movement of parts.
Online Tool Configurator
Whether drilling, milling or grinding, application-optimized semi-standard and special tools from Inovatools make many machining operations much more productive and efficient than with conventional tools. Tools that exceed standard requirements always constitute a particular challenge. But thanks to the new digital tool configurator service, Inovatools now offers an online application that allows users to quickly and easily identify semi-standard tools from the catalog program on the basis of predefined Inovatools standards and conveniently configure customized special tools based on their individual needs, materials and processes.
Supra Series CNC Cylindrical Grinders
The Supra Series is an affordable alternative for applications of smaller diameter, long thin parts. The standard iGrind conversational software is ideal for improving programming and set-up times and is easy to learn for first time operators.
CTE Booth Visit with Rollomatic @ Eastec
Rollomatic Inc.'s Brian Twohey, national sales manager, highlighted a couple of machines while at Eastec: the GrindSmart 660XW, a six-axis tool and cutter grinder, and the Strausak ONE linear CNC tool grinder.n
ANCA launches inaugural Female Machinist Award
Do you know a grinder operator using an ANCA machine? The company, a global manufacturer of CNC grinding machines, has launched the Female Machinist Award to recognize the achievements of female machinists in the tool and cutter grinding industry.
CTE Booth Visit with Vollmer of America @ Eastec
George Brown, Northeast and Southeast regional manager for Vollmer of America Corp., took a few minutes during Eastec 2023 to discuss some of the features of the company's new VGrind argon machine.n
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Tiger 2.0 Cutting, Grinding and Combo Wheels
In addition to offering fast cutting speed, Tiger 2.0 wheels last up to 40% longer to increase efficiency in operations' cutting and grinding applications. The wheels feature an award-winning blotter design that includes an industry-first, patent-pending Optimum Use Line. The line is a visual indicator that helps the operator use the wheel to its full life. This innovation reduces changeovers, allowing for greater productivity while also reducing waste and abrasive spend. In some cases, users experience three times more efficiency than with their previous abrasives.
Vomat Mixing/Dosing and Care System
With a fully automatic maintenance system, Vomat now makes the use of water-miscible MWF even more time- and cost-optimized. The system has a modular design and can be integrated into the respective conditions of each grinding system as required. The heart of the system is the fully automatic mixing and dosing system (MDS) with a tank size of up to 10,000 liters, which constantly regulates the defined ratio of water quantity and coolant concentrate with high precision.
Hybrids, temperatures and chatter
The Grinding Doc explains why he is a fan of hybrid bond wheels.