CNC Hob Sharpener accommodates large-capacity jobs.
Press Release Summary:
Able to sharpen straight- and spiral-gash hobs to AGMA AAA quality, heavy-duty KFS250 series employs direct-drive grinding spindle and provides max work spindle to tailstock distance of 25 in. Respective grinding capacities for max hob diameter and length are 10 and 12 in., and machine's 5-axis CNC control is managed via GE Fanuc panel with touch-screen color display and conversational programming. Integrated features include crane and centrifuge filtration system.
Original Press Release:
Koepfer Launches New KFS250 Large-Capacity CNC Hob Sharpening Machine
Due to demand for a larger capacity, heavy-duty CNC hob sharpening machine, Koepfer has developed the new KFS250 based off its popular KFS100 series. Like the current KFS100, the KFS250 series has a high-speed direct drive grinding spindle, and the ability to sharpen to AGMA "AAA" quality. What really distinguishes the KFS250 series is the large grinding capacity: 10" maximum hob diameter and 12" maximum hob length. Plus, the KFS250 provides a maximum work spindle to tailstock distance of 25".
The 5-axis CNC control is managed by a compact GE Fanuc panel with a touch screen color display and easy-to-use, conversational programming. The control panel swivels flat into the body of the machine safely out of the way when not in use. The KFS250 series is suitable for carbide and high-speed steel tools using vitrified, CBN or diamond abrasive. The series also features pre-loaded linear guide ways, AC servo motors with pre-loaded ball screws for linear axes, integrated crane for loading & unloading larger hobs, high-volume coolant flow for wet grinding, and a centrifuge filtration system that is integrated into the machine bed for a single, consolidated footprint and shop floor cleanliness. The clarity of the filtration system is rated at 2 to 5 microns. The KFS250 series sharpens both straight-gash and spiral-gash hobs.
The KFS250 is manufactured at Koepfer America's facility in South Elgin, IL. More information is available at www.koepferamerica.com. Another note of interest, Koepfer America will be displaying a KFS100 hob sharpener, a Koepfer Model 300 hobbing machine, Monnier + Zahner & Lambert-Wahli fine pitch hobbing and worm-milling machines, Wenzel GearTec gear inspection machines, and more at Booth #122 during Gear Expo 2007 which will be held October 7th - 10th, 2007 in Detroit.
About Koepfer America, LLC
Koepfer America, LLC specializes in the parallel axis gear industry and offers hobbing machines, gear inspection equipment, automation systems, tooling, cutting tools (including hobs, gear grinding and honing wheels), hob sharpening machines, and hob sharpening services. Koepfer products are used worldwide, and our experience gives us the edge in contributing to the productivity and efficiency of our customers. Koepfer America, LLC services the North American market for Koepfer, Wenzel GearTec, Tyrolit / MIRA, Monnier + Zahner AG, Lambert-Wahli AG and ims.koepfer cutting tools.
Koepfer America, LLC is headquartered at 635 Schneider Drive, South Elgin, IL 60177.
Please contact Chris Otte at Tel: 847-931-4121 / E-mail: cotte@koepferamerica.com for more information or visit our Web site at www.koepferamerica.com for general information.
