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TECH INNOVATION

• Several new ToolTypes like Barrel
shape cutters and Lens shapes.
• New operations like runout
compensation and enhanced functions.
• Larger working envelop means larger
diameters and length of tools can be
measured.
• Eliminates errors caused by manual
compensation process.
• Flexibility to service multiple markets,
supporting a large range of cutting tool
applications. Offering versatility in grinding minimum set-up time.
with the MX7 and FX5 Linear
Thomson Mathew, ANCA Software The FX5 Linear has the latest in features AR300 is ANCA’s designed and
Product Manager said: “Gone are the for increased productivity and is ideal for built auto tool loading solution
days of manual or external measurement everything from light manufacturing, to Using the latest control technology
and compensation for critical dimensions regrinding and full production. It has a from ANCA Motion the AR300 loader
or profile forms due to wheel wear or wheel spindle power of 12 kW and an provides quick, affordable, and automated
other grinding factors, as LaserUltra can automatic two station wheel changer tool loading for ANCA ‘s CPX blank
measure and compensate within a couple for an increased range of wheels and preparation machine and FX Linear
of microns. All this is done in-process tool types. With the optional automatic machines. The tool is passed directly
without taking the tools out of the headstock clamping, it can provide from the pallet to the collect in a single
machine. Measurements are displayed unmanned operation and the flexibility gripping action. The AR300 has a tool
at various locations to give customers to handle small volumes and mixed load or unload cycle time of 15 seconds
complete visibility and trust in their batches of tools. and is intuitive and easy to use.
grinding process.” The MX7 Linear grinding machine is
LaserUltra is an automatic OD, profile packed with features to meet the needs
measurement and compensating system of tool manufacturers seeking both
for ANCA’s TX, MX and FX machines. It maximum output and flexibility for high
is ideal for measuring and compensating precision production grinding. Cylindrical
tools to maintain tight tolerances linear motors offer higher accuracy and
(0.002mm) in unmanned production performance. Its unique features enable For more information,
grinding. it to handle varied batch sizes with Website: www.anca.com

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