| July 2, 2008 - Harig introduces new indexing head for CNC 618 EZ-Surf Surface Grinder |
Harig is now offering a programmable indexing head for their Model 618 EZ-Surf CNC surface grinder.The indexing head is designed for operation in constant rotation mode and indexing mode. Grind multiple flats on core pins, cutting tool shanks, or any other part requiring one or more flats. Also great for grinding EDM electrodes. |  |
| June 18, 2008 - New features Kirner K360HS Burr Grinding Machine |
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| January 23, 2008 - New SMART Series centerless grinding technology introduced by Boneli |
New centerless grinder from Boneli is designed for high precision and easy setup.The Boneli Smart 10 was designed from the ground up to eliminate or greatly reduce the problems associated with setting up and operating a centerless grinder. The main innovation is the way the wheels are dressed. Overhead dressers and the associated additional axes of movement are eliminated. The dressers are mounted directly behind the reg and grinding wheels. Via CNC axes, both wheels are backed onto the dressers and the wheel shape is generated using simple two axis interpolation. The reg and grinding wheels can also be dressed simultaneously. Setup times are greatly reduced and the setup is simplified. Boneli has also loaded the machine with other modern features such as direct drive spindles, integrated wheel balancing, a loader for plunge grinding and a simple system for through feed grinding, simple touch screen CNC control, and a massive 18,000 pound total weight. Boneli has simplified centerless grinding. |  |
| October 10, 2007 - Schutte introduces Magnetfinish technology as an option on their WU 305L Universal Grinder | |
Grind & Deburr Medical Drills & Other Instruments in One ClampingMedical Instrument manufacturers who produce steel medical drills and other tools are all faced with eliminating the burr that is produced during grinding. To solve this problem, Schutte offers Magnetfinish technology on their Series WU305 Universal Grinding Machines. After OD grinding, fluting, and pointing, the part is deburred and polished with the use of Magnetfinish abrasive technology. The Magnetfinish head, shown in the picture below and right, suspends a magnetic abrasive between two rotating magnetic disks. The part, still clamped in the collet, is brought into the mass of swirling magnetic abrasive. Processing time determines the amount of material removed from the burred edge. The end result is a finished tool that is burr free with sharp cutting edges. The need for secondary deburring and polishing is eliminated. The process works on short and long tools. The Magnetfinish head, shown in the picture, is installed and removed from the grinding spindle automatically just as if it were a standard grinding wheel. The Schutte WU 305 allows for “done in one” grinding from blank to finished part. |  |
Grind Carbide Tools that Last 50% LongerSchutte TGM (Germany) has licensed finishing technology created at Magnetfinish (Switzerland) that allows for tightly controlled cutting edge treatment after grinding. The process removes grind marks from the cutting edge and leaves behind a microscopic radius on the edge of the tools. In one clamping the drill or endmill is OD ground, fluted, cutting edges ground, and Magnetfinished. Magnetfinishing passes a loose flowing magnetic abrasive past the cutting edges. The abrasive is held in suspension by two rotating disks equipped with an array of permanent magnets. Edge treatment of cutting tools has been around for years, but what makes this process unique is that it can be precisely controlled! Magnetfinishing eliminates the “run in” period on a new tool and doubles the life of the tool. To the right, a Magnetfinish head is shown mounted in the machine. |  |
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