Hardinge Inc. will showcase a lineup of high-precision grinding machines. Featured brands include Jones & Shipman, KELLENBERGER and Usach.
The Jones & Shipman Suprema 650 Easy Cylindrical Grinder, from the newly acquired Jones & Shipman group, features the Jones & Shipman Easy "Self-Teach" Software Suite. The touchscreen control system utilizes Hardinge's own fast-to-set "Easy" software suite. "This simple yet powerful multi-axis control system enables an inexperienced operator to progress quickly from a manual single diameter application to linked cycle/multi-diameter single or batch operations," said a company spokesperson.
The KELLENBERGER Kel-Vista cylindrical grinding machine is designed to be a cost-effective CNC alternative to hydraulically controlled cylindrical grinding machines. It comes standard with the user-friendly Kellenberger menu programming. "The Kel-Vista is a compact machine with optimal visibility of the working process," said the spokesperson. "It is designed for use in highly demanding tool and moldmaking, in machine and prototype construction, in maintenance workshops, laboratories, for economical small and medium batch production, or, in other words, wherever flexibility, precision and cost-effectiveness are indispensable."
The KELLENBERGER Kel-Vita high-precision cylindrical grinding machine features eight different wheel head variations that can be adapted to meet customer needs. The machine has a variety of standard features as well as Kellenberger software to assist the operator with difficult tasks. The latest generation FANUC 310is control is offered with such features as Windows CE, graphic programming with DXF Import, user guided ISO programming with expanded functionality, tool administration for a maximum of 99 grinding wheels and more. Due to the machines ergonomic design, many optional automation solutions are available, including integrated loading cells and robotics.
The Jones & Shipman Ultragrind 2000 high-volume cylindrical grinding machine is designed to provide high levels of precision, accuracy, flexibility and speed of operation. It features a new modular wheel head design and multiple wheel spindles configured to suit customer requirements. "Operators benefit from the most advanced grinding software suite operated through a touchscreen, utilizing the latest generation FANUC control and motion hardware," said the spokesperson. "This ensures the machine is simple to operate and set up and quick to change over in demanding production environments."
Built on a large single piece cast iron bed, this high precision machine is designed to provide maximum rigidity and stability with fully supported table slide and intelligent layout. It is available with a modular wheel head with multiple configuration options, two grinding length capacities and a FANUC 0i-TD touchscreen CNC with a Windows embedded system. According to the company, the machine features easy-to-operate grinding software for simple, fast set-ups / changeovers, even for sophisticated and complex parts.
The Usach 100-T4 CNC grinding machine can grind both I.D. and O.D. The machine has four high-frequency motors with speeds ranging from 6,000 to 90,000 RPM. The machine has a swing diameter of up to 17.71" and is offered with the latest Siemens 840D control and Usach Open Architecture software system.
The all new Usach 75 I.D. Specialty CNC Grinding Machine is designed to provide accuracy and power in a compact design. This new model is flexible in handling a variety of workpieces for both job shops and high-production applications, especially where high precision is required. The machine features an 8.5" swing diameter and handles parts up to 5" in length and utilizes the Mitsubishi M70V control.
For more information contact:
Hardinge Inc.
1524 Davis Road
Elgin, IL 60123
847-888-0148
www.hardingeus.com
IMTS 2014 Booth N-6936