Space-Saving Grinder Automation
A a new compact wheel changer from United Grinding provides more set up and part processing flexibility and boosts overall output through continuous uninterrupted machine operation on Walter Helitronic Mini Power grinding machines and Helitronic Diamond Evolution two-in-one eroding and grinding systems.
Posted: June 30, 2016
United Grinding North America, Inc. (Miamisburg, OH) has introduced a new compact wheel changer for use on its Walter Helitronic Mini Power grinding machines and Helitronic Diamond Evolution two-in-one eroding and grinding systems. The automated changer provides more set up and part processing flexibility as well as boosts overall output through continuous uninterrupted machine operation. Because of its size, the new wheel changer does not increase a machine’s footprint, so shops can add the automation while conserving valuable factory floor space.
The wheel changer accommodates up to six grinding wheel sets or electrodes with maximum diameters of 150 mm. It also features a newly developed belt-driven spindle that increases the grinding/eroding length by up to 40 mm over the maximum length of a conventional Mini Power with its two spindle ends.
Founded in 1919, Walter is a world leading manufacturer of grinding, eroding and CNC measuring machines for the production and resharpening of metal and PCD tools as well as rotationally symmetrical production components.
United Grinding North America, Inc., 510 Earl Boulevard, Miamisburg, OH 45342-6411, 937-859-1975, Fax: 937-859-1115, www.grinding.com.
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