Attachment automates drill refurbishment
May 1st 2010 An attachment to automate
drill refurbishment is the
latest addition to the Darex
XT3000 Xpandable Tool Sharpener
system. It will be launched in the UK
by 1st Machine Tool Accessories (1st
MTA) at MACH 2010.
Comprising an automated
sharpening fixture, geared drill holder
and control panel, the new module
delivers fast, accurate regrinding of
drills up to 21mm diameter by
ensuring precise control of drill set
up, sharpening loads and cycle times.
A blunt drill is loaded into the
holder and its flutes are aligned. The
collet is loaded into the automated
drive unit and parameters such as
point angle, stock removal and
number of drills to be sharpened are
specified on the control unit. The
operator presses the cycle start button
to initiate the drill's refurbishment at
constant cutting speed and load.
Catherine Kelly, general manager,
says "The new module represents an
affordable method of bridging the
gap between a manually operated
machine and a fully automated CNC
sharpening system."
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