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Little or no CNC knowledge needed to use grinder

Even an operator with little or no CNC knowledge can precision grind complex shapes, angles and surfaces with a new 524 Easy touchscreen controlled surface and profile grinder.

News from Jones and Shipman International ( 4 July 2003)

Icon-based software simplifies complex programming

Icon-based software provides the inexperienced and experienced operator alike with a simple step-by-step guide to to creating programs for the most complex shapes, angles and surfaces.

News from Jones and Shipman International ( 4 July 2003)

Thread grinder offers superior accuracy

Seven Axis CNC universal thread grinding machine combines superior accuracy and surface finish with versatility and rapid setup.

News from Normac ( 2 July 2003)

Semi-automatic unit sharpens punches accurately

 User application article   A subcontract sheet metalworker has transformed a tedious, imprecise job into a fast, accurate process using a semi-automatic grinding machine for resharpening turret punch press tooling.

News from Burrhart Machinery (13 May 2003)

Single set-up HEDG grinding slashes process times

Using the latest in HEDG grinding techniques, high removal rates - up to 30mm depth of cut - and excellent surface finish - to optical quality - can be achieved on the same machine.

News from Holroyd ( 5 May 2003)

Compact straight grinder lessens operator fatigue

A compact straight grinder ideal for deburring, sharpening, and grinding applications in space-constrained areas has an ergonomic shape that minimizes operator fatigue.

News from Metabo (14 April 2003)

Semi-automatic system improves wheel balance

Semi-automatic grinding wheel balancing system brings the benefits of accurate grinding wheel balancing to applications that do not demand the speed or accuracy of an automatic system.  Brochure available  

News from Schmitt Europe ( 8 April 2003)

CNC thread grinder has own CMM to speed set-up

To overcome the "the black art" in precision thread grinding set-ups, a highly productive thread grinder has automatic co-ordinate adjustment, wheel dressing and CMM on board.

News from Holroyd (26 March 2003)

Surface grinder developed for automatic cycling

A two-axis surface grinder has been specifically developed for automatic cycling with CNC control of the cross-saddle and wheeldressing allowing three different operations to be done in one.

News from 600 Centre ( 4 March 2003)

Small batches ground in external/universal grinder

Small to medium-sized workpieces in small production runs can be ground in an external and universal cylindrical grinding machine that offers increased capacity.

News from Fritz Studer (21 February 2003)

Internal grinder can have single or dual spindles

The S151 internal cylindrical grinding machine, specified either with a single spindle or dual spindle layout, provides the ideal basis for universal operations.

News from Fritz Studer (21 February 2003)

Modular cylindrical grinders eliminate compromise

Suitable to grind one-off or series produced parts, these cylindrical grinding machines' modular design allows customisation without having to make any compromises.

News from Fritz Studer (21 February 2003)

5in angle grinder has electronic speed control

A variable-speed 5in angle grinder/cut-off machine features automatic electronic speed stabilization and is ideal for applications requiring quick stock removal and/or efficient cutting.

News from Metabo (13 January 2003)

Automatic wheel balancers hold grinding precision

 User application article   Automatic wheel balancers enable CNC valve seat grinders to maintain dimensional tolerances of under 5 microns, while producing up to 15 components a minute, 24 hours a day.  Brochure available  

News from Schmitt Europe (10 January 2003)

Machine tool package satisfied need for precision

 User application article   It was the need to maintain high levels of flatness and parallelism within a few microns for its in-house press tooling that led Datum to buy a machine tool package including precision grinders.

News from 600 Centre (20 December 2002)

Best swiss grinding features offered competitively

Best described as a distillation of the classic features of previous Swiss-built grinders this universal type comes with a wide range of hardware and software options at competitive prices.

News from Hardinge Machine Tools ( 6 December 2002)

Compact sander tackles curved surfaces

A compact portable sander allows for better control when sanding over curves and convex surfaces, and its small pad size enables the easy sanding of concave surfaces a well.

News from Metabo (30 October 2002)

Cylindrical grinder does one-off and small batches

Cylindrical grinder provides a highly flexible, single-cycle universal solution to the finishing of one-off parts or small batch runs.

News from 600 Centre (17 October 2002)

Superabrasives machine superalloys productively

A research project using superabrasive machines has achieved a significant breakthrough in machining superalloys - in terms of reduced cycle times and better surface finish and accuracy.

News from Holroyd (30 September 2002)

No backing pad eases portable grinding work

Eliminating the backing pad and tapered flange nut from portable grinding wheel securement results in a lighter unit to ease operator control and comfort and reduce fatigue.

News from Metabo ( 3 September 2002)

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