CNC drill sharpener offered on 20% discount

Offering a 20% discount deal, a CNC drill sharpener combines CNC 4-axis sharpening of a wide range of twin flute drill point types, with simple, one-touch operation.

Leading workholding systems and machining accessories supplier Kitagawa Europe, has launched an introductory 20% discount offer on its top-of-the-range Darex XPS-16 CNC drill sharpener.

Representing the ultimate in precision, simplicity and productivity, the XPS-16 combines sophisticated CNC 4-axis sharpening of a wide range of twin flute drill point types, with simple, one-touch operation.

The XPS-16's advanced CNC operation enables it to easily reproduce the complex, high quality points found on today's premium HSS and carbide drills.

Yet its easy-to-learn touchscreen interface allows even novice users to produce perfectly re-sharpened drill points in seconds.

Suitable for conical, four facet, split point and radius split point bits with angles from 118-150 deg as standard with a 90-118 dee add-on option also available the XPS-16 will sharpen HSS, cobalt and carbide drills from 3-16mm diameter and 50-220mm long.

It has been designed specifically for heavy duty use within busy machine shop environments and is easily capable of sharpening more than 400 drills/day.

Operating the XPS-16 could not be easier.

A blunt drill is first inserted into the sharpener's chuck and the required drill point type selected using a simple touchscreen panel.

On initiation of the sharpening cycle, three independent electronic sensors automatically detect the drill's length and diameter; precisely locate the cutting edge; and calculate the web thickness.

The unit then sharpens the drill and applies the required split point form, in one seamless operation.

The XPS-16 will also hone carbide drill edges as part of the automatic process extending tool life and maximising drill bit machining accuracy.

The machine is equipped with CBN and Diamond wheels that are designed to sharpen 2,000 to 4,000 drills.

Metal removal is set at a minimum to extend drill life.

However, this can be overridden by up to 0.50mm if necessary, to compensate for gouges or nicked drill edges.

The XPS-16 allows user-specific drill sharpening programmes to be created easily and stored for future use.

It also incorporates Darex's latest Grind Motion Control system, which detects excess material on the blunt drill bit.

This enables the grinding feed rate to be adjusted automatically, both to prevent burning and to provide optimum sharpening performance.

The unit's long-lasting super-abrasive plated grinding wheels and lifetime-lubricated seals ensure low maintenance and a long service life.

The sharpener also incorporates a vacuum filtration system to eliminate grit and airborne contaminants such as carbide dust.

Its computerised controls are backed by advanced diagnostic software that will alert operators to potential problems during the sharpening cycle.

* About Kitagawa Europe - based in Wiltshire, UK, Kitagawa Europe offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of workholding and productivity solutions in the UK.

The company draws on more than 60 years chuck development and manufacturing experience - and has established its B200-series units as the world's most popular power chuck range.

Other principal products include Kitagawa rotary tables, IEMCA bar feeders, Chick workholding solutions, CoolJet high pressure coolant technology, Absolent filtration systems and Darex drill and tool sharpening equipment.

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