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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

 

2 Wheel Flat Honing Machine as 8 Carrier Version from Stahli Lapping Technology Ltd

10/09/2012 / / Comments Off

Production time per part shorter than 1.5 seconds

In the newest DLM series, Stähli combines the latest engineering know-how with control and measurement technology, in combination with automation in various expansion stages.

Stahli DLM 805
The flat honing machine DLM 805 from Stahli is available with up to 8 carriers!

Latest process applications also allow the production of delicate components on the 2-wheel flat honing machine that require a single side operation. The DLM 805 is also offered as an 8-carrier version, this means a massive increase in productivity compared to the traditional version with 6 carriers.

The advantages of the DLM series at a glance:

The batch processing results in the highest possible quality through process and thickness controlled production, at cycle times of less than 1.5 seconds per part. Compared to conventional production methods, up to 60% can be saved on production times.

Through the use of modern machine technology, supported by diamond or CBN wheels, virtually all materials such as plastics, nonferrous-metals, steel, soft or hardened up to PCD or silicon nitride can be processed economically.

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

 

Greater control over the grinding process with the Tacchella Elektra Plus

06/09/2012 / / Comments Off

During the last 4 years Cogsdill-Nuneaton Ltd has been investing in new technology CNC machinery. This was a strategic decision specifically for the company’s turning and milling requirements.  Cogsdill, who provide engineered speciality tooling solutions for the worldwide machine tool industry, have seen an increase in customer demand and their product offering has become more bespoke. Naturally there has been a progressive move to CNC Grinding but their components were getting bigger and more complex. They needed to look for a solution that would give them full CNC universal grinding capability and accommodate the size of components that their customers were now demanding.

Cogsdill sought the assistance and expertise of NL Machine Tool Consulting Ltd, a company that provides unique grinding, surface finishing, induction heating and washing solutions to UK industry, to identify a solution for their CNC grinding needs. Norman Loughton, Director of NL Machine Tool Consulting Ltd, worked with Alan Quinney, Works Manager of Cogsdill-Nuneaton Ltd, to propose a CNC universal grinding machine that would meet the demands of their increased and specialised workload.

The machine had to meet the strict criteria set by Cogsdill; the output of the product quality had to be consistently at a high level, cycle times had to be reduced, there needed to be greater control over the grinding process and certainly future proof their capability and investment.

 

The solution

Having understood this criteria and the need to grind a wide variety of components in small batch quantities; typically 1 >-5, ground both externally and internally with a diameter range of 5mm – 350mm and a length range of 50mm – 650mm, Norman Loughton recommended the IMT Tacchella Elektra Plus 1523 UA.

“From an operational standpoint, a key consideration when transitioning to a CNC universal grinding machine is the ease of use, programming and overall set-up. The Tacchella Elektra Plus 1523 UA certainly allows for this and maintains the highest possible standards of output” states Norman Loughton.

Tacchella Elektra Plus 1523 UA
Tacchella Elektra Plus 1523 UA

The IMT Tacchella Elektra Plus high precision universal grinding machine, with Fanuc 31i-A CNC control and T.O.P. Tacchella (Tacchella Operator Package) and interactive software, has a 230mm centre height and 1640mm grinding length and  is fitted with a high frequency internal grinding spindle. Importantly the Tacchella Elektra Plus 1523 UA is also equipped with:

  • 2 external grinding wheels 508 x 80 x 203.2mm
  • B – Axis wheel-head
  • Gap elimination device
  • Axial positioning device
  • Hydraulic operated tailstock enabling weights up to 250 Kg to be supported between centre’s
  • Live and dead centre work-head, allowing chucked work-pieces > 170 Kg

Keith Johnson Managing Director of Cogsdill-Nuneaton Ltd and Alan Quinney visited the Tacchella facilities in Cassine, Italy to establish at first-hand the benefits and advantage the Elektra Plus 1523 UA would bring to their business.

 

Installation

Alan Quinney of Cogsdill recalls “The pre acceptance of the machine, the pre installation requirements and communication was very straight forward. Both parties understood what was required of each other and the machine arrived on time on the agreed date.”

The IMT Tacchella Elektra Plus high precision universal grinding machine.
The IMT Tacchella Elektra Plus high precision universal grinding machine.

After off-loading and positioning the machine, the Tacchella engineer arrived to commission and then provide operator training.  This was all completed in a one working week period, after this time Cogsdill were in a position to continue to operate and improve their own understanding of the machine whilst simultaneously producing components.

 

Meeting expectations

The machine has performed well, Cogsdill have completed a large number and range of jobs using both the external and internal functions of the machine.  They have also undertaken a number of grinding operations using face plates 3 Jaw and magnetic chucks for work holding as well as grinding between centres.

It is accurate to report that Cogsdill now have greater control over their grinding process than previously experienced and the machine has meet all their expectations to date. The purchase, installation, training and on-going support have more than met Cogsdill’s expectations, a real testament to not only Norman Loughton’s ability to understand the customer’s concept but also Tacchella’s ability to manufacture and deliver a grinding machine that now allows Cogsdill to meet their customer demands.

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

 

Wanted: Your High Precision Parts!

09/12/2011 / / Comments Off

 

Elektra UA Internal Image
Elektra UA Internal Spindle

The new Elektra Universal Grinding Machine by IMT Tacchella, with OD grinding wheels diameter 508 mm and maximum width 100 mm, has been developed with new CNC controls and new wheel head configurations.

The Elektra covers grinding lengths of 600, 1200 and 1700 mm with center heights of 180, 230 and 260 mm and is equipped with a torque motor B-Axis for the automatic swiveling of the wheel head, offered in five different executions, freely programmable through the CN control FANUC 32i or SIEMENS 840D sl.

Image of Elektra UA 4 External Wheels
Elektra UA 4 External Wheels

The unit for ID grinding can be specified with tools up to 120 mm diameter, and with three models of electro spindles is capable to cover a tool rotational range from 4000 to 60000 rpm.

Image of Elektra UA Internal/External Wheels
Elektra UA Internal/External Wheels

The brand-new work head, driven by a integrated torque motor (C-axis), and the new hydraulic tailstock enable the Elektra to grind round, non-round and polygonal work pieces weighing up to 250 Kg between centers.

The cutting edge TACCHELLA Elektra UA universal allows grinding of complex, high precision work pieces with excellent results.

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.tacchella.it

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

 

IMT TACCHELLA “Tailor-made” solutions for the Automotive industry

06/11/2011 / / Comments Off
Tacchella Macchine. High precision external and universal grinding solutions

Tacchella Macchine. High precision external and universal grinding solutions

IMT TACCHELLA has recently supplied two TACCHELLA Proflex and four TACCHELLA Multitech grinding machines to the Canadian based company LINAMAR for the complete grinding of Input and Output Shafts. An investment highlighting the productivity and versatility of the machines and the first-class processing results. A further reinforcement of IMT TACCHELLA’s specialization in the automotive industry.

IMT Tacchella’s prestigious customer list now includes an internationally renowned company, Linamar, one of the world leaders for the manufacturing of complete transmission modules for the automotive industry. Thanks to the operational flexibility of IMT Tacchella grinding machines, the company has been fulfilling the needs of the automotive sector –where reliability and technology evolution are crucial success factors.

TACHELLA Proflex

TACHELLA Proflex

With TACCHELLA Proflex and TACCHELLA Multitech, IMT Tacchella is at the cutting edge of CNC cylindrical grinding; for this reason, the use of their grinders for gear-box shafts is wide-spread by well-known automotive companies and the supply sector.

The TACCHELLA Proflex is a CNC cylindrical grinding centre for external

and internal diameters – it embodies the core concept of flexible production and it’s the appropriate reply to the market where the current trend is towards reconfigurable installations, with several grinding operations on one machine.

TACHELLA Multitech

TACHELLA Multitech

With TACCHELLA Multi-Tech, IMT Tacchella provides the combination of cylindrical grinding with other swarf removal technologies; in practice, this system can be configured also for finish turning surfaces exempt from thermal

treatment, for “hard” turning, for milling revolution bodies, for boring and for fine finishing.

Linamar: Customer profile and background

Founded in the late sixties in Canada, Ontario, as a small company of mechanical manufacturing, LINAMAR has evolved into an organisation with 12,000 employees and 37 production facilities based in America, Europe and Asia for the design and manufacturing of transmission systems supplied to the major automotive companies, for passenger and Heady Duty vehicles. The high target of its products prompts the Canadian company to keep its manufacturing technology constantly up to date. An instance of this is demonstrated by the New Laredo facility where components of the new dual clutch gear-box are manufactured. To select the supplier, some specific requirements had been set by LINAMAR: the grinding of all the diameters and grooves on Input and Output Shaft in one single workpiece set-up between centres – in order to eliminate all geometric faults of repositioning and the application of the CBN high speed technology combining high levels in finishing and output. These very stringent requirements drastically reduced the group of manufactures being invited to bid: LINAMAR management was convinced to adopt IMT Tacchella solution because of its technological  prominence.

IMT Tacchella solution

The high-speed CBN grinding of three shafts of the dual-clutch gear-box was a LINAMAR challenge that IMT Tacchella has faced up, with the design and manufacturing of six grinders: two Proflex 3 for the machining of Inner Input Shaft, two TACCHELLA Multitech for the Output Shaft 1 and two TACCHELLA Multitech for the Output Shaft 2.

The need to guarantee increased production rates has pushed the manufacturer to conceive a line of machines, each of them devoted to the complete grinding, in one single set-up, of one work-piece type. Choosing specific CBN wheels has drastically decreased cycle times.

TACCHELLA Proflex Close-up

TACCHELLA Proflex Close-up

The TACCHELLA Proflex 3model resorts to ceramic CBN wheels laid out in “R/L/I” configuration, namely the turret on step-less B Axis is fitted with 1 special internal motor-spindle and 2 coaxial spindles, each one with 1 wheel for external grinding, on the right and on the left respectively. Both spindles for external grinding generate a power of 37 kW, the internal motor-spindle a power of 37 kW with a speed of max 12.000 RpM.

The set of tools is made up of 1 right-hand wheel pack diameter 450mm, total width 115mm, 1 left-hand wheel pack diameter 450mm, total width 85mm and 1 wheel diameter 200mm and 15mm thick.

TACCHELLA Multitech Close-up

TACCHELLA Multitech Close-up

On the TACCHELLA Multi-tech both ceramic and galvanic CBN tools are applied in “LS & R/R” configuration, that is on 2 wheel-head units for external grinding: on the first unit there’s 1 single left-hand wheel in fixed straight position, the second wheel-head is a turret on a step-less B Axis with 2 spindles, each bearing a wheel on  the right-hand. Each wheel spindle generates a power of 37 kW.

The set of tools is made up of 1 galvanic CBN wheel, diameter 450mm and max width 190mm, mounted on the first wheel-head unit and of 2 ceramic CBN wheel packs, diameter 450mm and max width 130mm, mounted on the second wheel-head. On both machine models  the Work-head  – specially devised for CBN applications – features a speed ranging from 10 to 5.500 RpM,  with 38 Nm available spindle Torque. The rotation of work-pieces  is started by the friction produced between the special sintered carbide point centres and the  work-piece centres. There’s no need of any additional driving system. Thanks to these configurations the complete grinding of Input and the Output Shaft is carried out in a sequence of just three plunges, within highly performing cycle times.

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.tacchella.it and www.morara.it

 
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