The United Grinding booth at IMTS 2024 features key innovations led by Simon Manns. The Walter Power Diamond machine celebrates its 30th anniversary with advanced erosion packages. The Helitronic Mini Plus includes a laser contour check and video conferencing. The Helitronic G 200 is an entry-level machine designed for lights-out operation. Precision measuring is showcased with the Helicheck Nano and Helicheck Plus, while automated tool production is demonstrated with a robot for efficient tool transport.
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grinding
Machining operation in which material is removed from the workpiece by a powered abrasive wheel, stone, belt, paste, sheet, compound, slurry, etc. Takes various forms: surface grinding (creates flat and/or squared surfaces); cylindrical grinding (for external cylindrical and tapered shapes, fillets, undercuts, etc.); centerless grinding; chamfering; thread and form grinding; tool and cutter grinding; offhand grinding; lapping and polishing (grinding with extremely fine grits to create ultrasmooth surfaces); honing; and disc grinding.
