Archive for Jig Grinding

Ultra Precision Jig Grinding

05/02/2014 / / Comments Off

The Moore Tool Company manufactures and remanufactures a complete line of jig grinders and has a high-end, ultra-precision manufacturing business certified to ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C. The company is ITAR registered.

Moore’s tool business builds fully automated and highly productive CNC Continuous Path jig grinders. The company offers a complete line of machine accessories, including the ProGrind system which includes electric grinding spindles, flood coolant enclosures, as well as advanced sensor-based systems such as Moore Autogrind and the patented Moore Autosize®.

Moore’s precision manufacturing business specialises in aerospace and defence related machining including 5-axis milling and ultra-precision jig grinding. In addition, Moore designs and manufactures tooling for the food packaging, metal stamping and plastics forming industries.

Founded in 1924 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA, the Moore Tool Company has a long history of providing precision machine tools and measuring machines to the world’s most demanding customers, people who need to machine and measure parts to increasingly tighter tolerances.

When effectively integrated into other machining operations including EDM and high-speed milling, utilising manual or automatedpartpalletisingsystemsolutions, the enhanced capabilities of today’s jig grinders can create new opportunities for existing customers and open the doors to completely new markets. Moore Tool is continually enhancing the productivity of its range of jig grinders, making them more user-friendly and relevant in today’s tool room and higher volume production environments. While building the world’s most accurate grinding machines has been and continues to be the foundation of

Moore’s long term success, a cornerstone of its strategy is to help define customer- specific processes and to help customers to fully utilise all the advances in technology in order to create better parts, faster and at a lower cost. Through collaboration with Moore’s experienced Applications

Tool has updated its sensor system by integrating the very latest in acoustic emission sensor technology. This is fully integrated with Moore AutoSize® and enables dynamic measurement of effective wheel diameter as well as automatic compensation of wheel edge to part edge.

Department, Customers are discovering more and more innovative ways to cost- effectively utilise jig grinding in their most critical operations.

In response to customer’s requests, Moorehasintroducedanumberofgrinding innovations, including the Moore ProGrind® platform to support both small and large scale production runs. These new features help empower manufacturers to realise even greater efficiency whilst still achieving sub-micron positioning and surface finishes. Moore ProGrind features a powerful electric grinding spindle and coolant system that provides dramatically improved stock removal rates, better surface finishes and longer tool life. With ProGrind, companies are grinding with greater confidence, both attended and unattended. The machines are completely CE-compliant and use state- of-the-art sensor technology, including remote listening and monitoring capability. Constant torque is maintained throughout the speed range of 10,000 to 60,000 rpm. Other time saving enhancements include a 20 position automatic tool changer for unattended operations.

for the precise finishing of holes and contours. This allows unattended cycles and, in an ideal environment, repeatability to within 3-5 microns.

Moore has also worked with Renishaw to implement the latest advances in Renishaw’s measuring system. The new OMP400 together with Moore’s custom macros high levels of measurement levels can be integrated into the grinding cycles.

The company has also worked with Fanuc to develop the Fanuc 3Ii-a control into the highest performing CNC available for jig grinders today.

Moore Tool jig grinding machines are available in three models: CPZ, CPZ-E and CPWZ. To find out more, visit the Moore Tool stand at GrindTec.

For further information, please contact Norman Loughton, UK Sales Agent:

NL Machine Tool Consulting

T:  +44 (0)1908 675434

M: +44 (0)7944 401177

E:  info@nlmtc.co.uk

Refining the jig grinding process with the Moore 500 CPWZ

11/02/2013 / / Comments Off

For the past 25 years FSG Tool & Die Ltd (based in Llantrisant, Wales) have been supplying sub-contract jig grinding capabilities to the manufacturing industry, this is a core part of FSG’s business. After substantial investment in other key areas, the decision was made to invest in new jig grinding technologies to continue to enhance the reputation the organisation has built for the quality and accuracy FSG bring to the surface, cylindrical and form grinding process.

Advances within jig grinding machinery meant that this would now support the modern manufacturing systems employed by FSG.

Finding the best fit solution

FSG were looking to refine their existing processes by seeking a solution that would enable them to operate on an unattended and continuous basis when needed. This would ultimately lead to an additional capacity capability. Heavy emphasis was placed on the need to maintain the supply of the highest quality of components. Compromise was not an option and would therefore allow FSG to develop existing client relationships and create new business opportunities.

NL Machine Tool Consulting Ltd have been working directly with FSG for the past 3 years, assisting them with new investment and sub-contract projects. It was natural that Norman Loughton’s (Director of NL Machine Tool Consulting) expertise within the jig grinding industry would be of assistance during the evaluation and selection process.

A lengthy fact finding process began where FSG reviewed all of the available manufacturers that could supply jig grinding machines that would potentially be the solution that they were looking for. Following a number of internal and external meetings, the decision was made to visit the Moore Tool Company, Inc. headquarters in Bridgeport, Connecticut USA to test the Moore 500 CPWZ Jig Grinding Machine, with Fanuc 31-A Control System.

Ian Slaughter, Business Improvement Manager with FSG Tool & Die Ltd, recalls “The first impressions of Moore were of a company that had a clear business plan to take them forward and place Moore Jig Grinders as the bench mark for excellence.”

During the visit FSG received a factory tour and a chance to use the Moore 500 CPWZ, grinding FSG’s production parts. It was clear that the superior build quality and attention to detail, would lead to a machine that would exceed all expectations and greatly enhance FSG’s capabilities.

After confidently reaching this decision, FSG took the decision to prepare the machine for an additional A + B axis (Tilting Rotary Axis) which will be supplied by Lehmann. This additional axis will allow FSG to refine its existing jig grinding process, along with developing new business. As well as this additional specification the main features of the Moore 500 CPWZ Jig Grinding Machine, with Fanuc 31-A Control System are:

  • X-Axis 500mm, Y-Axis 300mm, W-Axis 350mm, Z-Axis 140mm, Programmable U-Axis, 300kg table load capacity
  • Refrigerated Flood Coolant System
  • Electric Grinding Head Package
  • 20 Position Automatic Tool Changer
  • Renishaw OMP 400 Tool Probe
  • Process Monitoring
  • Motorised Rotary Dressing Station
  • Contact Detector Hearing Device
  • System 3R Workpal Compact 5 Pallet Automatic Loading System

Overcoming concerns

Potential concerns on the support and maintenance cover from overseas based machine tool manufacturers were quickly resolved through the support, maintenance and warranty package set up with Konecranes Machine Tool Service (UK service partner to NL Machine Tool Consulting Ltd and Moore Tool). Konecranes engineers were put through an extensive training programme at the Moore Tool Company facility. This process gave FSG the confidence that the Moore 500 CPZW Jig Grinding Machine will be fully supported through a UK based company and will exceed the capabilities currently offered by most UK based machine tool manufacturers.

The whole process from purchasing to servicing has been enhanced by the involvement of NL Machine Tool Consulting acting as the key link between Moore, System 3R, Konecranes and Camtek.

The future

The new Moore 500 CPWZ Jig Grinding Machine will not only allows FSG to boost existing capacity but also support the constant customer demand for more complex products. FSG has a global footprint in a number of key manufacturing sub sectors such as Medical, Packaging, Defence, and Automotive.

“All of these sub sectors share the same characteristics of constant innovation. For any company in the supply chains, the ability to offer this type of service is a differentiator.” States Gareth Jenkins, Managing Director of FSG Tool & Die Ltd.

To ensure that the demands of clients and service levels are met, FSG purchased the Moore’s Enhanced Accuracy Package. The results of this build philosophy at Moore are quite staggering and will allow FSG Tool & Die Ltd to continue to innovate and stay at the forefront of technical excellence.

For further information, please contact Norman Loughton, UK Sales Agent:

NL Machine Tool Consulting

T:  +44 (0)1908 675434

M: +44 (0)7944 401177

E:  info@nlmtc.co.uk

W: www.mooretool.com

 

The latest generation of MOORE Jig Grinding Machines provides many benefits and advantages to its users.

08/11/2011 / / Comments Off

Moore Tools. Jig grinding machines and jig grinding wheels

With over 85 years of leadership in machine tool design and manufacture, US company Moore Tool – continues to evolve its line of four- and five-axis, CNC-controlled jig grinders. Integrating new enhancements with proven continuous path contouring capabilities, Moore Jig Grinders enable customers to more effectively grind complex two- and three-dimensional surfaces.

Moore Tool Grinding Spindle Component Parts

Moore Tool Grinding Spindle Component Parts

Greater accuracy and productivity through powerful new technology

With many recent advances in software and hardware, jig grinding continues to play a critical role in a wide range of small and large scale production applications, where consistency and the highest levels of accuracy and surface finish are required. From mold making to complex part manufacturing, today’s jig grinders deliver the highest degree of accuracy and repeatability required to successfully compete in today’s marketplace. When effectively integrated into other machining operations including EDM and high-speed hard milling – utilizing manual or automated part palletizing system solutions – the enhanced capabilities of today’s jig grinders can create new opportunities with existing customers and open doors to completely new markets.

Taking advantage of these developments, Moore Tool, a leader in building ultra-precision jig grinding equipment, is continuously enhancing the productivity of its jig grinder product line — making it more user friendly and relevant in today’s tool room and higher-volume production environments. While building one of the world’s most accurate grinding machines has been and continues to be the foundation of Moore’s long-term success, a cornerstone of their strategy is to help define customer-specific processes and to help customers fully utilize all the advances in technology in order to create better parts — faster and at a lower cost. Through collaboration with Moore’s experienced Applications Department, customer’s are finding more and more innovative ways to, cost-effectively, utilize jig grinding in their most critical operations.

INTRODUCING MOORE PROGRIND                    

In today’s competitive markets, manufactures must achieve greater and greater levels of productivity to remain cost effective in today’s global market place.

In response to our customer’s requests, Moore has introduced a number of grinding enhancements, including the Moore ProGrind platform, to support their precision applications – from both small- and large-scale production runs. These new features help empower manufacturers to realize even greater efficiencies, while still achieving sub-micron positioning and surface finishes.

Moore Tool Grinding Spindle

Moore Tool Grinding Spindle

With Moore ProGrind, users reap the time and tool-cost saving benefits that the latest grinding wheel advancements and wet grinding provide. Moore ProGrind features a powerful electric grinding spindle and coolant system for dramatically improved stock removal rates, better surface finishes and longer tool life. Along with the proven grinding spindle and coolant system, companies are grinding with greater confidence, both attended and unattended. These machines are completely CE-compliant, use state-of-the-art sensor technology including remote listening and monitoring capability. Companies are also benefitting from other time saving enhancements such as the 20 position automatic tool changer for unattended operations.

Electric Grinding Spindle

Moore Tool Grinding Spindle

With today’s electric grinding spindle technology, constant torque is maintained throughout the speed range of 10,000 to 60,000 rpm.  Superior spindle taper and radial run-out, and greater repeatability tool to tool, helps ensure accuracy when using the 20 tool ATC. The hybrid ceramic ball bearings provide long life and less downtime.

UPDATED SENSOR TECHNOLOGY AND RENISHAW PROBE INTEGRATION

As part of the Moore ProGrind platform, the company has updated its sensor system by integrating the very latest in acoustic emission sensor technology. This technology is fully integrated with Moore Autosize and enables the dynamic measurement of effective wheel diameter and automatic compensation of wheel edge to part edge for precise size finishing of holes and contours. This important technology allows unattended cycles and, in an ideal environment, repeatability to within 3-5 microns.

In addition, the sensor technology is fully integrated with Moore Autogrind an adaptive response system for automatically adjusting feed rates based upon stock encountered in tool path. The system minimizes time spent “grinding air” on work pieces with varied initial stock condition.

Moore has also worked with Renishaw to implement the latest advances in Renishaw’s measuring system. Utilizing their latest technology – the new OMP400 – together with Moore custom macros, measurement uncertainty approaching extremely high levels can be integrated into the grinding cycle.

FANUC’s 31i-a FEATURING THE LATEST IN PC FRONT END CONTROLS

In addition to significant advances in grinding technology, Moore and Fanuc have evolved the Fanuc 31i-a control into the highest performing CNC available for jig grinders today. With improved reliability and ease of use, operators are seeing significant advances in program set-up and work monitoring, with key benefits including:

  • 0.0001 mm (0.1 μm) Least Command Increment,
  • 0.00001 mm (10 nm) Detect Unit, and
  • 16X greater velocity feedback (16 million lines versus 1 million).
  • Following error optimized to improve contouring accuracy

In addition to the Fanuc 31i-a, users will benefit from a new PC Front End, featuring:

  • 19” Touch Screen Display,
  • Ultra-compact, fan-less, fully-sealed, embedded computer,
  • Celeron M 1 GHz,
  • 1 GB SDRAM,
  • 2 GB compact flash for the Operating System and a 2 GB compact flash primarily for customer storage,
  • Windows XP Professional embedded,
  • 100 base ethernet for system communications with the Fanuc CNC,
  • Exterior USB ports, and
  • Industrial Sealed Keyboard.

Moore G500 Series

  • 500 mm x 300 mm (19.5 in. x 11.8 in.) working surface
  • Improved base assembly provides expanded travels and increased stability
  • Featuring Moore ProGrind for applications requiring wet grinding
  • Fanuc 31i-a control and new, state-of-the-art sensor technology

Moore 1280 Series

  • 1280 mm x 835 mm (50.4 in. x 32.9 in.) working surface
  • Larger travels for large work or multiple part setups
  • Featuring Moore ProGrind for applications requiring wet grinding
  • Fanuc 31i-a control and new, state-of-the-art sensor technology

IN SUMMARY

As a manufacturer, staying ahead of the competition with the latest advances in equipment, software and processes is essential. In keeping up with these challenges, machine tool makers must continuously innovate to provide their manufacturing customers more accurate and more productive equipment. Today, Moore Tool jig grinders come standard with features that make the machine extremely productive and easy to operate.  With these advances, the modern jig grinder continues to play an essential role in the most complex operations requiring superior accuracy, productivity and surface finish.

For further information please contact Norman Loughton, UK Sales Agent:

NL Machine Tool Consulting

T:  +44 (0)1908 675434

M: +44 (0)7944 401177

E:  info@nlmtc.co.uk

W:  www.mooretool.com

 

 
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