Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Face Grinding",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Five-axis tool grinder works unmanned at night from
Koerber Schleifring UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "A 5-axis CNC tool and cutter grinder with pallet loader allows a tooling company to do 'specials' work on day shifts and 'routine' work on unmanned night shifts".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Latest CNC to be shown in precision machining from
Hardinge Machine Tools: "As well as showing its latest milling machines, CNC lathes and turning centres and workholding producs, Hardinge will demonstrate Heidenhain's iTNC 620 CNC in pecision machining action at EMO".
In June 2007, we covered the news from Koerber Schleifring UK
concerning its 5-axis CNC tool and cutter grinder
- take a look at CNC toll and cutter grinder simulates too
which says: "As well as grinding standard tooling, a 5-axis CNC tool and cutter grinder has software for any 'specials' that can effectively simulate the tool and saves enormously on set-up time".
Take a look also at the news release from Emag UK, Vertical production grinding centre hard turns,
as well as Facing and internal grinding made in one set-up from Danobat Group,
and Wheelchanger raises CNC tool grinding output from Koerber Schleifring UK.
See also:
Wheel changer automates CNC tool grinding
(July 2006)
The addition of a grinding wheel changer to a CNC tool grinder extends the machine's capabilities for the automated, non-stop processing of complex tool forms or large batch work
'Mirror' face milling eliminates face grinding
(April 2006)
A 'mirror finish' face milling system is helping users to eliminate time consuming grinding operations and is suitable for machining unstable workpieces and on machines with low spindle power
CNC tool grinder revolutionises tool management
(January 2006)
CNC tool grinder is at the heart of far-reaching changes in the way an UK aircraft equipment manufacturer supplies tooling to its extensive onsite production and manufacturing operations
Cylindrical grinder has touchscreen system
(September 2005)
Easy to use, fast to set up, versatile, and very competitively priced, a cylindrical grinder uses a touchscreen programmable control that suits users unfamiliar with CNC
Saw blade grinders' versatility improved
(September 2005)
Saw blade grinders now have an optional CBN grinding wheel on a second spindle for single set-up saw tooth back face grinding and a side grinding option for replacement teeth
Toolmaker invests in CNC grinding and measurement
(July 2005)
Commitment to lights-out, unmanned production, a tooling company has invested in its sixth 5-axis CNC tool grinder and a tool measuring machine to stay ahead of competition
Tool measuring machine boosts capability
(July 2005)
Specialist tooling supplier Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) has boosted its Walter 'tool system' armoury by installing a Heli Toolcheck tool measuring machine
CNC cylindrical grinders are set up quickly
(July 2005)
Competitively-priced cylindrical grinding machine is easy to use, fast to set up, versatile, and change-over times are minimised by simple but sophisticated software
5-axis tool and cutter grinding enhanced
(July 2005)
Many enhancements that improve the productivity of five-axis tool production and regrinding machines include erosion technique for the production of hogging cutters
Pop-up steady ups cutter grinding flexibility
(June 2005)
Pop-up steady for the TX7+ tool and cutter grinding machine has enhancements to increase its flexibility, such as increased clearance for end face grinding operations
CNC tool grinder counteracts skills shortages
(June 2005)
Despondent at a local area's lack of good toolmaking skills, a cutting tool manufacturer decided to replace skills with a five axis CNC tool and cutter grinder
CNC grinder reduces waiting time for 'specials'
(May 2005)
To avoid queues of customers awaiting special tooling, a UK subsidiary company has acquired its own CNC tool and cutter grinder to produce the tooling in the UK
Tool and cutter grinding performed overnight
(May 2005)
Where a tooling company is making most of its savings - even with a mixed batch of just 50 tools - is by running a five-axis tool and cutter grinder overnight with no labour cost
Tool grinder cuts batch time from week to weekend
(April 2005)
Adding a 5-axis tool and cutter grinder has slashed batch times for solid carbide milling cutters from one week at single shift staffing levels, to just one weekend unattended
Five-axis grinder cuts 30% off cycle times
(March 2005)
Carbide reamer and special cutting tool manufacturer has cut cycle times by as much as 30 per cent thanks to a new five-axis CNC tool and cutter grinder recently installed
Walter GB gets 2005 off to 'flying start'
(February 2005)
With orders taken for three Helitronic Power tool grinders during January, Walter GB of Redditch has started 2005 at the same accelerating pace as in 2004
5-axis tool grinder machines bodies too
(November 2004)
A manufacturer of an innovative single blade reamer is using a five-axis tool and cutter grinder to machine features on tool bodies as well as grind cutting edges and tool faces
Tool grinder wins selection after MACH show
(October 2004)
Raynor Tool Services used MACH 2004 to weigh up its shortlisted preferences in the hunt for a new CNC tool and cutter grinding machine
Tool and cutter grinder opens up regrind market
(August 2004)
One thing is certain when the world's largest manufacturer of carbide taps and end mills enters the market for a new tool and cutter grinder - reliability is the main requirement
Fast set-up ID grinder tackles large, heavy work
(May 2004)
Designed specifically for industries that require a heavy-duty grinder for large, complex work, internal grinder features user-friendly software for fast set-ups and better process control
Direct linear drives contribute to 50% output gain
(February 2004)
Innovative five-axis CNC tool grinder that uses direct linear drive systems to all five axes and gearless direct drive to rotary A and C axes, offers 50% productivity gains
Five-axis tool grinder gives 50% more productivity
(February 2004)
Spearheading a 'tool system' display at MACH, will be an innovative five-axis CNC tool grinder promises tool grinding productivity gains of up to 50 per cent over competitor machines
Combining hard turning and finish grinding
(November 2003)
The combination machining of high-precision hardened workpieces is gaining acceptance for the precision machining of automotive components
Grinding and automation expertise extended
(November 2003)
With the integration of Ingersoll Naxos crankshaft grinding machine company into the Emag Group, systems can be developed in conjunction with Karstens, Reinecker, Kopp and Heilig Automation
Production grinders feature configurable platforms
(November 2003)
For external cylindrical, out-of-round, face and internal grinding operations a new design platform allows for a number of machine variants to be configured in accordance with individual wishes
Five-axis tool grinder maintains competitive edge
(November 2002)
Manufacturer carbide reamers has installed a five-axis CNC tool grinder to maintain its competitive edge in the highly competitive world of tool production and regrinding
Five-axis grinders boost tooling output
(October 2002)
Four five-axis CNC production tool and cutter grinders have successfully enabled a tooling company meet growing demands for fast deliveries of complex metal cutting tooling
Cylindrical grinder does one-off and small batches
(October 2002)
Cylindrical grinder provides a highly flexible, single-cycle universal solution to the finishing of one-off parts or small batch runs
CNC tool and cutter grinder reduces turnround time
(March 2002)
To grind brazed and solid carbide fir tree cutters, a toolmaker invested in a CNC tool and cutter grinder to reduce product turn round time drastically
Tooling demands called for another grinder
(January 2002)
Faced with the twin pressures of a rising order book, cutting tool manufacturer Sorby UK has invested in another Helitronic Power Production tool and cutter grinder from Walter
Vertical workhead simplifies handling on grinder
(January 2002)
Placing the production grinder's workhead in the vertical position simplifies component handling on the compact Taiyo Koki IGV 3NT Multi-Process vertical production cylindrical grinding Machine
Grind PCD and HSS tools in one machine
(January 2002)
The 'two-in-one' Helitronic Power + Diamond machine that combines CNC erosion with CNC tool grinding for the fast, accurate and cost-efficient machining of both PCD and carbide and HSS tools
Rotary surface grinder gets new lease of life
(July 2001)
When DK Holdings decided to get an existing rotary surface grinder rebuilt and upgraded to CNC, after discussing the project with a number of rebuild specialists, the company eventually selected IMTS
Tool grinder meets rising aerospace demand
(June 2001)
Rising order levels from its aerospace customer base have prompted cutting tool specialist, Techni-grind (Preston), to buy a Walter Helitronic Power Regrinder tool and cutter grinder