Walter's Entry-Level Helitronic Provides Körber Schleifring UK With End-To-End Tool Grinding

Kent, UK - Walter's Helitronic Basic entry-level tool grinder available from Körber Schleifring UK of Honiley near Kenilworth provides users with an unrivalled route for cost-effective five-axis tool regrinding at a budget price, and completes Walter's portfolio of tool grinders to meet every need in terms of output, capacity and budget.

The Helitronic Basic is designed to accommodate tools of up to 320 mm diameter by 350 mm long.

Based on similar high-quality construction principles to Walter's existing Helitronic models and incorporating the company's renowned tool grinding software, the new machine is a derivative of the highly successful Helitronic Power and features CNC and drive hardware from Fanuc.

With Fanuc 310i CNC and 15 inch touch screen monitor, the machine has a 70 mm grinding spindle powered by 7 kW drive plus worm gear drive in the A axis.

As standard it is supplied with Walter Window Mode P1 and P3 grinding programs (end mills and drills), and options include coolant tank, Eco tool loading system, automatic clamping and worktable.

SOURCE: Körber Schleifring UK