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News Release from: Kitagawa Europe | Subject: Darex XT3000 Xpandable Tool Sharpener
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 August 2007
Affordable drill sharpener is modular
A high performance drill sharpening system for general machine shop use quickly and accurately regrinds 3-21mm diameter standard or split point tools at any angle between 118 and 150 deg.
Kitagawa Europe has introduced the Darex XT3000 Xpandable Tool Sharpener It is a modular, affordable drill regrinding system designed to meet machine shop users' needs
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 17 May 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The XT3000 base unit quickly and accurately regrinds 3-21mm (1/8-13/16in) diameter standard or split point tools at any angle between 118 and 150 deg.
It also controls each drill's tip profile precisely, including the required relief angle and split point configuration.
The unit meets or exceeds international aerospace standards for controlling key geometry variation - ensuring precise drill performance.
It also incorporates roller bearings for consistent accuracy over an extended service life.
The unit is supplied with two stainless steel chucks as standard.
The XT3000 is equipped with long-lasting, super abrasive CBN wheels for sharpening high speed steel and cobalt drills.
It can also be supplied with diamond wheels for sharpening carbide tooling.
Both wheel types require no maintenance or redressing.
A series of easily fitted optional modules extend the base unit's capabilities and include the following.
* A large capacity unit for drills up to 30mm diameter (1.182in).
* A countersink module for regrinding Weldon type or single flute countersink tools.
* A dedicated step drill unit sharpens tools with a maximum pilot diameter of 12.7mm (1/2in) and step sizes up to 21mm (0.826in).
* Further modules are available for sharpening sheet metal point (Brad Point) and 90 deg point drills ranging from 3-21mm (1/8-13/16in) diameter.
All adjustments and the attachment of modules to the XT3000 base unit are made by hand without the need for any tools.
A rugged, continuously rated 1/4HP motor powers the sharpener.
For clean and safe operation, the machine's enclosed design has a vacuum extraction port.
* About Kitagawa Europe - based in Wiltshire, 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 equipment, CoolJet high pressure coolant technology, Absolent filtration systems and Darex drill and tool sharpening equipment. Request a free brochure from Kitagawa Europe ...
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