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CA5 EVO boosts 5-axis tool grinding and resharpening centre

The SMP CA5 EVO Boost 5-axis Tool Grinding and Resharpening Centre equipped with a 720 mm table, large selection of accessories, powerful electro-spindle and Easy Grind “all in one” software, is a great machine covering all the needs of small to medium size cutting tools. Mounted with a six position grinding wheel magazine as standard (18 positions optional) the CA5 from French manufacturer SMP TECHNIK is able to unload / load a new wheel in less than five seconds, providing an installation of six grinding wheels of 150 mm diameter.

The rigid nozzle tool cooling system consists of a standard cooling system with two nozzles, with a possible extension of an additional cylinder controlled cooling system.

CA5 EVO boost with robot loader

The HSK40, HSK50 or HSK 10 to 25 Kw high frequency electro spindles are speed adjustable up to 12,000 rpm and include a self-cooling system The 500mm long table provides enough space to install all necessary accessories such as tailstock, fixed steady and diamond grinding system. The SA50 workpiece holder, combined with a direct drive motor with encoders, developing a high speed of 650 rt/mn, allows all resharpening operations.

Renishaw tool probing enables the tool detecting and measuring system to ensure the best resharpening and the best grinding, providing regularity in tool shapes. Due to the heavy mineral casting bed underneath, the machine is vibration proof, offering better rigidity and providing a much better tool surface and finish. EasyGrind full option software is included as standard. This allows programming of all types of cutting tools, from standard tools, complex tools, special applications, 5-axis rectification, drills, radius cutters, taps, mills and reamers to medical tools, form milling cutters and drive tools.

Additional options include: a Renishaw wheel sensor can be mounted inside the machine, allowing the follow up and offset of wheel wear without human intervention; manual tailstock to enable horizontal and vertical adjustment to support long tools during the resharpening operation; a CNC control steady rest that behaves like a 6th axis, controlled by the CN, necessary for steadying very long tools to maintain the quality of the operation.

A robot charger can act as a 6th axis to perform automatic tasks such as changing tools and grinding wheels. The standard version accommodates 200 tool rack/batch, of 16 mm diameter or 104 tools of 32 mm diameter and tool length up to 250 mm.

For further information, please contact Norman Loughton, UK Sales Agent:

NL Machine Tool Consulting

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Italian Sophistication

The new IMT Morara Easy Quick ID internal grinding machine introduces sophisticated innovation such as the monitoring of maintenance operations and the “Energy Saving” system, designed to minimise power consumption.

Internal excellence

The IMT Morara Easy Quick ID is the ideal solution for grinding companies that build their strength on production versatility. Easy Quick ID is a configurable “tool” for different grinding requirements on joints, sleeves, bushings and spindles, ideal for the production of both single parts and small batches, as well as for multiple diameter and interpolating operations.

Available in three versions, the machine grinds holes with a maximum diameter of 150 mm (250), a length of 120 mm (150) and a distance between pieceholder and carriage of 900, 1,200 and 1,700 mm. The Easy Quick family is based on the former Morara Quick Grinder, inheriting its configurability and flexibility, the same philosophy, and adding sophisticated innovation such as the monitoring of maintenance operations, notification of maintenance operations to be carried out and the “Energy Saving” system, designed to minimise power consumption.

IMT Morara Easy Quick ID is specifically addressed to the machining of gearboxes, precision mechanical parts, hydraulic components, mould and dies.

Easy Quick ID is a configurable tool for different grinding requirements on joints, sleeves, bushings and spindles, ideal for the production of both single parts and small batches, as well as for multiple diameter and interpolating operations.

Easy Quick ID grinds holes with a maximum diameter of 150 mm (250), a length of 120 mm (150) and a distance between piece-holder and carriage of 900, 1,200 and 1,700 mm.

For further information, please contact Norman Loughton, UK Sales Agent:

NL Machine Tool Consulting

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2 Wheel Flat Honing Machine as 8 Carrier Version from Stahli Lapping Technology Ltd

Production time per part shorter than 1.5 seconds

In the newest DLM series, Stähli combines the latest engineering know-how with control and measurement technology, in combination with automation in various expansion stages.

Stahli DLM 805
The flat honing machine DLM 805 from Stahli is available with up to 8 carriers!

Latest process applications also allow the production of delicate components on the 2-wheel flat honing machine that require a single side operation. The DLM 805 is also offered as an 8-carrier version, this means a massive increase in productivity compared to the traditional version with 6 carriers.

The advantages of the DLM series at a glance:

The batch processing results in the highest possible quality through process and thickness controlled production, at cycle times of less than 1.5 seconds per part. Compared to conventional production methods, up to 60% can be saved on production times.

Through the use of modern machine technology, supported by diamond or CBN wheels, virtually all materials such as plastics, nonferrous-metals, steel, soft or hardened up to PCD or silicon nitride can be processed economically.

For further information, please contact Norman Loughton, UK Sales Agent:

NL Machine Tool Consulting

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Wanted: Your High Precision Parts!

 

Elektra UA Internal Image
Elektra UA Internal Spindle

The new Elektra Universal Grinding Machine by IMT Tacchella, with OD grinding wheels diameter 508 mm and maximum width 100 mm, has been developed with new CNC controls and new wheel head configurations.

The Elektra covers grinding lengths of 600, 1200 and 1700 mm with center heights of 180, 230 and 260 mm and is equipped with a torque motor B-Axis for the automatic swiveling of the wheel head, offered in five different executions, freely programmable through the CN control FANUC 32i or SIEMENS 840D sl.

Image of Elektra UA 4 External Wheels
Elektra UA 4 External Wheels

The unit for ID grinding can be specified with tools up to 120 mm diameter, and with three models of electro spindles is capable to cover a tool rotational range from 4000 to 60000 rpm.

Image of Elektra UA Internal/External Wheels
Elektra UA Internal/External Wheels

The brand-new work head, driven by a integrated torque motor (C-axis), and the new hydraulic tailstock enable the Elektra to grind round, non-round and polygonal work pieces weighing up to 250 Kg between centers.

The cutting edge TACCHELLA Elektra UA universal allows grinding of complex, high precision work pieces with excellent results.

For further information please contact Norman Loughton, UK Sales Agent:

NL Machine Tool Consulting

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Increase productivity by more that 30% with Stähli Lapping Technology

STaHLI Lapping Technology Ltd. Lapping, Polishing, Flathoning and Fine Grinding machines. Cylindrical lapping machines.

Continuous search for reduction of production costs, increase quality and cleaner production processes so that cleaning can be optimized are targets and in the focus of all production managers.

Stähli starts with the latest generation of 2-Wheel Flat Honing Machines in new dimensions!

Increase your productivity by more than 30% and shorten your return on investment through reduced capital commitment periods.

Stähli 2-Wheel Flat Honing Machines
The latest generation  Stähli DLM 705.

Latest process applications permit the production of delicate components on the 2-Wheel Flat Honing Machine, such as those that require single side operations.

The advantages:

The batch-processing yields the highest possible quality through process-driven manufacturing and realises  production times of less than 1.5 seconds per part. Savings in production time up to 60% are possible compared to conventional manufacturing methods.

Almost all materials can be machined

Due to innovative engineering technology supported by modern diamond or CBN working wheels, almost all materials, such as: plastics, nonferrous metals, steel in soft or hardened execution up to PCD or silicon nitride, can be machined inexpensively.

Service

Whether it is consulting, sub-contract work, remote or local services, Stähli is your partner. Stähli’s products stand out and are noted for excellent performance and highest availability.

1-Wheel Flat Honing

Our single-side Flat Honing Machines with process control and size measuring syste

Stahli FLM 505-2R
The latest generation Stähli FLM 505.

m as well as loading and unloading tables are provided in the second generation. More and more single-lapping processes are converted by Stähli from the loose grain to the “clean lapping” process with diamond or CBN wheels.

Automation

Whether it’s our 1- or 2-Wheel Flat Honing Machines, Stähli helps you in the optimal choice of partial or full automation as well as in the integration into manufacturing lines or connections to deburring systems.

For further information please contact Norman Loughton, UK Sales Agent:

NL Machine Tool Consulting

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W:  www.stahli.com

IMT MORARA Launches the MORARA MT Multimatic

 

Morara. Grinding machine solutions: internal, combined external / internal, large capacity external

Launched at the recent EMO – Hannover the MORARA MT Multimatic is the new combined grinder from IMT MORARA for simultaneous bore, end-faces and external grinding, ideal for large production runs.

In its brand new version, the machine is available in three different sizes: 250, 500 & 900 mm, – maximum rotating work-piece diameter.

The machine bed is a monolithic structure in stabilized cast-iron, designed using 3D solid parametric modeling techniques and FEM analysis. Wheel carriages slide on hardened, preloaded guide ways with rollers and the axis movement is actuated by brush less motors via very high precision ball screws.

MORARA MT Multimatic
The MORARA MT Multimatic

The internal grinding unit features two CNC controlled axes to perform several different processes: internal diameters and/or end-faces, plunge grinding with CNC-dressed wheels, etc.

The solution is given by a cross-shaped carriage with a turret for two or more spindles, swiveling on a Torque motor with movement resolution of 0.0001°.

As an option, the work head can be equipped with an automatic swiveling system driven by a Torque motor, to grind complex profiles by axis interpolation.

The external grinding unit features two CNC controlled working axes at an angle to each other and hosts a grinding wheel with diameter 610 mm x 70 mm wide with a peripheral speed of 50 m/s.

The internal wheel carriage carries a turret where it is possible to place up to two high frequency spindles.

MORARA MT Multimatic Process
The MORARA MT Multimatic process

The control is a Siemens continuous-path type 840D.

The new software is patented by IMT and was developed with the collaboration of all the brands within the group. The main aim of this development was to significantly reduce retooling times.

The grinding machines of all the brands belonging to the IMT Group feature innovative technologies, modular structures which are expandable depending on the technical issue and, like never before, are presented as a unique product. The result of the synergies among the best Italian builders of grinding machines, today united together.

For further information please contact Norman Loughton, UK Sales Agent:

NL Machine Tool Consulting

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W:  www.morara.it

IMT TACCHELLA “Tailor-made” solutions for the Automotive industry

Tacchella Macchine. High precision external and universal grinding solutions

Tacchella Macchine. High precision external and universal grinding solutions

IMT TACCHELLA has recently supplied two TACCHELLA Proflex and four TACCHELLA Multitech grinding machines to the Canadian based company LINAMAR for the complete grinding of Input and Output Shafts. An investment highlighting the productivity and versatility of the machines and the first-class processing results. A further reinforcement of IMT TACCHELLA’s specialization in the automotive industry.

IMT Tacchella’s prestigious customer list now includes an internationally renowned company, Linamar, one of the world leaders for the manufacturing of complete transmission modules for the automotive industry. Thanks to the operational flexibility of IMT Tacchella grinding machines, the company has been fulfilling the needs of the automotive sector –where reliability and technology evolution are crucial success factors.

TACHELLA Proflex

TACHELLA Proflex

With TACCHELLA Proflex and TACCHELLA Multitech, IMT Tacchella is at the cutting edge of CNC cylindrical grinding; for this reason, the use of their grinders for gear-box shafts is wide-spread by well-known automotive companies and the supply sector.

The TACCHELLA Proflex is a CNC cylindrical grinding centre for external

and internal diameters – it embodies the core concept of flexible production and it’s the appropriate reply to the market where the current trend is towards reconfigurable installations, with several grinding operations on one machine.

TACHELLA Multitech

TACHELLA Multitech

With TACCHELLA Multi-Tech, IMT Tacchella provides the combination of cylindrical grinding with other swarf removal technologies; in practice, this system can be configured also for finish turning surfaces exempt from thermal

treatment, for “hard” turning, for milling revolution bodies, for boring and for fine finishing.

Linamar: Customer profile and background

Founded in the late sixties in Canada, Ontario, as a small company of mechanical manufacturing, LINAMAR has evolved into an organisation with 12,000 employees and 37 production facilities based in America, Europe and Asia for the design and manufacturing of transmission systems supplied to the major automotive companies, for passenger and Heady Duty vehicles. The high target of its products prompts the Canadian company to keep its manufacturing technology constantly up to date. An instance of this is demonstrated by the New Laredo facility where components of the new dual clutch gear-box are manufactured. To select the supplier, some specific requirements had been set by LINAMAR: the grinding of all the diameters and grooves on Input and Output Shaft in one single workpiece set-up between centres – in order to eliminate all geometric faults of repositioning and the application of the CBN high speed technology combining high levels in finishing and output. These very stringent requirements drastically reduced the group of manufactures being invited to bid: LINAMAR management was convinced to adopt IMT Tacchella solution because of its technological  prominence.

IMT Tacchella solution

The high-speed CBN grinding of three shafts of the dual-clutch gear-box was a LINAMAR challenge that IMT Tacchella has faced up, with the design and manufacturing of six grinders: two Proflex 3 for the machining of Inner Input Shaft, two TACCHELLA Multitech for the Output Shaft 1 and two TACCHELLA Multitech for the Output Shaft 2.

The need to guarantee increased production rates has pushed the manufacturer to conceive a line of machines, each of them devoted to the complete grinding, in one single set-up, of one work-piece type. Choosing specific CBN wheels has drastically decreased cycle times.

TACCHELLA Proflex Close-up

TACCHELLA Proflex Close-up

The TACCHELLA Proflex 3model resorts to ceramic CBN wheels laid out in “R/L/I” configuration, namely the turret on step-less B Axis is fitted with 1 special internal motor-spindle and 2 coaxial spindles, each one with 1 wheel for external grinding, on the right and on the left respectively. Both spindles for external grinding generate a power of 37 kW, the internal motor-spindle a power of 37 kW with a speed of max 12.000 RpM.

The set of tools is made up of 1 right-hand wheel pack diameter 450mm, total width 115mm, 1 left-hand wheel pack diameter 450mm, total width 85mm and 1 wheel diameter 200mm and 15mm thick.

TACCHELLA Multitech Close-up

TACCHELLA Multitech Close-up

On the TACCHELLA Multi-tech both ceramic and galvanic CBN tools are applied in “LS & R/R” configuration, that is on 2 wheel-head units for external grinding: on the first unit there’s 1 single left-hand wheel in fixed straight position, the second wheel-head is a turret on a step-less B Axis with 2 spindles, each bearing a wheel on  the right-hand. Each wheel spindle generates a power of 37 kW.

The set of tools is made up of 1 galvanic CBN wheel, diameter 450mm and max width 190mm, mounted on the first wheel-head unit and of 2 ceramic CBN wheel packs, diameter 450mm and max width 130mm, mounted on the second wheel-head. On both machine models  the Work-head  – specially devised for CBN applications – features a speed ranging from 10 to 5.500 RpM,  with 38 Nm available spindle Torque. The rotation of work-pieces  is started by the friction produced between the special sintered carbide point centres and the  work-piece centres. There’s no need of any additional driving system. Thanks to these configurations the complete grinding of Input and the Output Shaft is carried out in a sequence of just three plunges, within highly performing cycle times.

For further information please contact Norman Loughton, UK Sales Agent:

NL Machine Tool Consulting

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W:  www.tacchella.it and www.morara.it

NL MTC helps to create interest and opportunity for their principles.

NL Machine Tool Consulting attended and accompanied a number of world leading machine tool manufacturers, that they have exclusive UK sales agency representation with, at the recent EMO Hannover, held during 19 to 24 September in Hannover, Germany.

EMO Hannover 2011

EMO Hannover is the leading trade fair for the machine tool industry and whilst economies are still tough, this years EMO was a huge success outlining the general rise and increase within the machine tool industry.

The event is truly the flagship fair for this industry and this was certainly demonstrated by some 2,037 exhibitors from 41 different countries. This coupled with attendee figures of 140,000 individuals from more than 100 countries gave the event a real international feel.

Norman Loughton of NL Machine Tool Consulting commented EMO Hannover certainly was buzzing with activity, with visitors talking confidently about the future. Many more visitors from the UK visited NL MTC Principles Booths than had been expected – with several new project enquiries being realized.”

As a result of attending EMO Hannover an order was conceptually discussed, scoped and placed for a Tacchella Elektra 1518 UA – High Precision Universal Grinding Machine, all within the timescale of the event. A further demonstration of the enhanced expertise and technical capabilities that NL MTC can provide clients and opportunities created for their Principles.

Huge interest and attention was focused on some of the leading, innovative manufacturers within the machine tool industry during the six day event. Some of the highlights came from the following exhibitors, who NL Machine Tool Consulting is proud to be the UK Sales Agent for and worked closely with during EMO Hannover:

IMT  S.p.A – TACCHELLA / MORARA / Meccanodora who jointly provide high precision external, universal & internal grinding solutions, exhibited the following products:

  • TACCHELLA Elektra Plus Universal Grinding machine, 2 x Ø 508mm external grinding wheels, high frequency internal grinding spindle, B-Axis wheel-head swivel, C-Axis. Max. Workpiece length 1000mm. Max. Workpiece dia. 350mm.
  • TACCHELLA MULTI-TECH Production Grinding Machine, with 2 independent wheel carriages. Workpiece length 600mm. Max. Workpiece diameter 350mm.
  • MORARA MT 500 Multimatic Simultaneous External / Internal Grinding Machine, max. Workpiece length 350mm. Max. Workpiece diameter 360mm.
  • MORARA Easy Quick “I”, Internal Grinding Machine, max. Workpiece length 700mm. Max. Workpiece diameter 350mm.
  • MECCANODORA VERTICAL ZERO, Grinding & Hard Turning Machine for transmission parts. Max. Workpiece Ø 200mm. Max. Thickness 350mm. 3 working stations for turning + 2 for grinding. Internal grinding spindle 30,000 rpm / 11.5kW. External grinding spindle 4,000 rpm / 18 kW

MOORE TOOL COMPANY Inc. is a leader in precision machine tool design and manufacture and complete line of Jig Grinding Machines and accessories. MOORE did not exhibit a machine, but demonstrated and displayed typical component sample parts and technical personnel were on hand to discuss jig grinding applications.

MONNIER + ZAHNER AG is a medical machinery specialist – honing / polishing machines. Bone screw & dental burr machinery. Gear hobbing & worm milling machines. During the 6 day event they exhibited:

  • M 663 Worm Grinding Machine
  • W 1000 Micro Gear Hobbing Machine
  • Koepfer MZ 130 Gear Hobbing Machine
  • M 647 Grinding Machine for Dental Burs

ROSA ERMANDO manufacture horizontal spindle surface grinding machines and displayed a STEEL Linear 11.7 CNC horizontal spindle surface grinding machine, with a grinding area 1.200 x 750 mm, linear motor driven table. This machine satisfies the growing  requests to reduce production time for work pieces where: profile grinding, interpolation of concave/convex and creep feed are the “daily bread”. The control unit CNC Rosa System 7,  Siemens® Sinumerik 840 DiE SL based.

Also on display a ROTOR 800 CN, rotary table grinding machine. A convenient solution to grind small parts for large quantity or cylindrical workpieces with big dimensions. The  ROTOR range can be supplied with rotary table diameters from 400 mm up to 1.500  mm. The ROTOR 800 CN control unit Siemens® Sinumerik 840 DiE SL and programming  surface ROSA SYSTEM 6 developed with user-friendly interface for both, manual and automatic grinding cycles.

SAET GROUP are a leader in heat treatment solutions, induction heating equipment / quench press machines. Saet did not exhibit a specific machine, however, their team were on hand to provide technical expertise throughout the fair.

STaHLI Lapping Technology Ltd manufacture lapping, polishing, flathoning and fine grinding machines and exhibited a brand new 2 wheel flathoning machine in “new dimensions”.

Curtis Machine Tools provides high precision grinding machines for “small parts” medium to large volume production and during EMO Hannover, exhibited a vector mk3 twin spindle, complete with auto load/unload – grinding turbo vane profiles.

Not only did the above exhibitors demonstrate innovation when it came to implementing solutions for their clients, but a key focus has been on sustainability and energy efficiency in production and this has been a high priority.  The EMO Hannover 2011 provided a hugely successful stage for NL Machine Tool Consulting and the manufacturers that they represent in the UK.

For further information, please contact Norman Loughton, UK Sales Agent:

NL Machine Tool Consulting

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M: +44 (0)7944 401177

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