Efficient hard-fine machining for small batches

The new BUDERUS XGrind from BUDERUS Schleiftechnik, specifically designed to meet the requirements of shop fabrication, integrates internal, external, face and cone grinding as well as hard turning and thus is the efficient solution for the hard-fine machining of shafts and chucking components in small batch sizes. 

There are two main ingredients in this recipe for success: The first is the fact that the machine was developed from scratch to meet the requirements of shop fabrication, with the objective of optimised reproducibility. The revolver, for example, which was specially developed for the XGrind, has an extremely integrated design and is fine-tuned to the compound slide below. The outstanding lever arm ratios and thermo-symmetrical structure result in a highly dynamic and thermal sturdiness of the machine, so that high reproducibility of the required manufacturing qualities can be achieved.

The second major factor is another dedicated development: The intuitive operating software with integrated machining and measuring cycles. The clear colour scheme combined with logical pictograms guarantees user-friendly and efficient operation of the XGrind. All the operator has to do is enter or upload the workpiece geometry data and define the machining points. The machine calculates optimum process parameters as well as the most efficient process strategy and starts machining immediately at the touch of a button.

The multifunctional tool revolver guarantees maximum flexibility. As well as outer and inner machining, faces and cone surfaces can also be ground and combined with hard turning if required. The integrated measuring sensor on the XGrind monitors and controls the machining until the final dimension has been achieved. Time-consuming work such as re-measuring or successive feeding is no longer required, which means the overall machining time for fitting grinding, for example, can be significantly reduced.

The advantages of the new BUDERUS XGrind at a glance:

• Ideal for small batches of shafts and chucking components
• Efficient complete machining with grinding, turning and measuring tools with one revolver
• Machine bed made of natural stone for high dynamic rigidity and thermal stability
• Tailstock with integrated hydrostatic bearings and cylinder compensation for constantly precise machining results
• Target tolerances achieved faster thanks to intuitive operating interface