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News Release from: Anca Pty | Subject: RX7sp CNC tool grinder
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 February 2008
Machine grinds tools as small as 0.5mm
diameter
A CNC tool grinder is designed for grinding small cutting tools with diameters as low as 0.5mm having overcome problems of vibration, thermal growth, wheel wear and tool run-out.
ANCA's RX7sp CNC tool grinder is for grinding cutting tools with diameters as low as 0.5mm Grinding tools this small brings its own challenges, such as solving the problems of vibration, thermal growth, wheel wear and tool runout, said ANCA
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 29 May 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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ANCA said that he RX7sp is the product of an extensive R and D programme carried out to resolve several problems related to grinding small tools.
According to ANCA International Marketing manager, Duncan Thompson, the results more than justify the efforts.
"There are aspects that make grinding small tools a real challenge.
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Machine accuracy is obviously critical, but in addition, grinding process issues of vibration, thermal growth, wheel wear and tool runout have a much more noticeable effect when grinding small tools," said Thompson to manufacturingtalk.com.
He said: "Our engineering team developed solutions to each problem that combine to produce excellent finished tools".
The features added to the RX7 CNC tool grinder base to make up the RX7sp model include the following.
* Linear scales that increase the positioning accuracy of the axes.
* 3.5kW HSK spindle that gives both face and taper contact on the arbor for improved wheel runout and positional accuracy.
* iBalance software to accurately balance the grinding wheels without taking them off the machine.
* Precision V-block Clamp and Steady as standard to minimise tool runout.
* PLX pallet loader for increased productivity through unattended operation.
* CTV software cycles to compensate for thermal expansion.
All these features are offered on top of the regular advantages of the RX7 platform such as compact design, software flexibility and ease of use.
"The RX7 platform proved perfect for the job,' said Thompson.
"Characteristics like precision, rigidity and compactness are critical to grinding small tools, and the standard RX7 already had those.
It was a natural progression that we would take that design one step further".
With the RX7sp providing the special performance needed to produce precision tools at 0.5mm diameter, ANCA said it has provided customers with the ability to expand their manufacturing capabilities.
Many will, no doubt, have the ability to tackle small cutting tools for the very first time, said ANCA.
* About ANCA - ANCA was founded in 1974 to design and manufacture high technology computer numerical controls (CNCs) for the machine tool and metal-based industries.
Today, ANCA has become a leading designer and manufacturer of complete, high precision CNC grinding machines in a global niche market, and exports more than 98% of products to customers around the world.
With its core values of precision, innovation, quality and technological excellence, ANCA is today an international organisation of more than 350 employees with a robust set of technological and entrepreneurial skills.
Offices are located in major cities in Europe, North America, South America and Asia; with dealerships represented in over 25 countries.
ANCA continues to understand market demands and produce products and services to benefit its customers.
ANCA has experienced an average annual growth rate of 30% since 2005 and continues to set new production and sales records each year.
Over the past six years, ANCA has sold A$500 million in exports for Australia and is number one in the US, UK and China markets for CNC grinding machines.
Approximately 7% of ANCA's revenue is ploughed-back into development of new technologies.
In the past three-year period, A$11 million has been re-invested in the Bayswater plant in new equipment to ensure the company stays at the leading edge of production efficiency and product quality.
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