GRINDSTAR - Replace turning with grinding

High-speed plunge grinding
As an economical alternative to turning GRINDSTAR attains extremely fast cycle times. This new grinding method can be used with either CBN or diamond abrasives resulting in major savings, especially when used in mass production. The machine is equipped with an innovative new coolant system which allows for tool live of up to 6 month. The machine availability is greater than 96%.

Grinding process
This machine combines two different technologies – plunge-cut grinding / profiling and separation / longitudinal grinding. The major synergy effect lies in the combination of both technologies in a single clamping. For efficient grinding of smaller series, it’s also possible to group together similar parts (or so-called workpiece families.) This is done by combining several profiles onto one grinding wheel.
Another benefit to this strategy is that the life of the wheel is multiplied by the number of profiles on it.