CNC Grinder grinds small cutting tools.
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Designed for grinding cutting tools with diameters down to 0.5 mm, Model RX7SP includes linear scales for positioning accuracy of machine axes, V-block clamp, PLX pallet loader for unattended operation, and 3.5 kW HSK spindle that gives both face and taper contact on arbor for optimal wheel runout. With iBalance software, grinding wheels can be accurately balanced without taking them off machine.
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ANCA Introduces Micro Tool Grinder
ANCA's latest evolution of the successful RX7 CNC tool and cutter grinder, the RX7SP, is specifically designed for grinding cutting tools with diameters down to 0.5 mm. The RX7SP is the product of an extensive R&D program conducted to resolve several challenges related to grinding small tools and will provide users the ability to expand their manufacturing and produce cutting tools for medical machining and other micro applications.
"There are aspects that make grinding small tools a real challenge," said an ANCA spokesman. "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. ANCA's engineering team developed solutions to each problem that combine to produce excellent finished tools."
New features added to the RX7 base to make-up the SP model include:
o Linear scales for extreme positioning accuracy of machine axes
o 3.5 kW HSK spindle that gives both face and taper contact on the arbor for improved wheel runout and positional accuracy
o ANCA's iBalance software to accurately balance the grinding wheels without taking them off the machine
o Precision V-block clamp and steady as standard to minimize tool runout
o ANCA's PLX pallet loader for increased productivity through unattended operation
o CTV software cycles to compensate for thermal expansion.
All these are offered in addition to 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 an ANCA spokesman. "Characteristics like precision, rigidity and compactness are critical to grinding small tools, and the RX7 already had those. It was a natural progression that we would take that design one step further."
For more information, contact The Arnesen Company 810-229-2299, darnesen@msn.com or Russell Riddiford at ANCA, 31129 Century Drive, Wixom, MI 48393. Tel. 248.926.4466. email usainfo@anca.com.au. www.anca.com.
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 and exports more than 98% of products to customers around the world. ANCA is today an international organization of more than 350 employees. Offices are located in major cities in Europe, North America, South America and Asia; with dealerships represented in over 25 countries.
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 $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 reinvested into development of new technologies.
