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Abrasive machining - manual and CNC machines
News Release from: 600 Centre | Subject: Okamoto ACC-EXB Series two-axis surface grinder
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 04 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.
New from Okamoto, the world's largest manufacturer of grinding machines, is a two-axis surface grinder specifically developed for automatic cycling with CNC control of the cross-saddle and wheeldressing Up to three different operations can be performed in one set up combining side faces and flats with wheeldressing and compensation programmed into the cycle
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 22 May 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Okamoto ACC-EXB Series is now available from 600 Centre of Shepshed in a range of magnetic chuck sizes of 500mm by 200mm, 600mm by 300mm, 600mm by 500mm and 1000mm by 500mm.
Each machine has fully automatic grinding and wheeldressing cycles which include rough, finish, spark-out and automatic wheelhead retraction at the end of the grinding cycle.
With the ability to program three different operations in a single set up these can include, for example both sides and the top of a tenon or the two faces and the bottom of a slot.
When large stock removals are required a multi-plunge grinding cycle can also be programmed.
The wheel-dressing software is very operator friendly and will accept data such as dressing intervals and feed rates to suit the component to be ground.
Following any in-cycle wheel dressing, the wheel automatically stands off from the component with a programmable air gap.
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