Showing surface finishing technology

Alongside the Timesaver machines, Ellesco will be showing a diverse range of machines that will include the Kuhlmeyer ZBS2 twin belt grinding machine. Particularly effective for the sanding, grinding and polishing of stainless steel and a host of other metallic materials, the Kuhlmeyer ZBS2 has two abrasive belts that are driven over an idle roller that rests above the workpiece.

This design has been developed to eliminate secondary finishing processes whilst giving the operator complete control and visibility of the finishing process.

The Kuhlmeyer will be complemented by the T300K deburring and graining machine from VG Machines for metal grinding.  Available with belt widths of 200, 300 or 650mm with 1, 2 or 3 grinding heads, the T300K is also available with the option of single or double brushes for enhanced finishing processes. With non-slip 1900mm belts, the T300K has a height adjustment level from 1 to 10mm. At MACH, the mid-range T300K machine will be demonstrated with a single polishing head. 

With automation being such a core competence of the modern manufacturing business, Ellesco will be introducing a host of automated finishing packages on its MACH stand. This will include the WMS-Engineering series of deburring machines for cast or machined components through a contained robotic cell. The German manufactured range primarily consists of bespoke solutions to meet the exact needs of the end user. However, some machines in the WMS series offer standardisation with a degree of flexibility to meet the various demands of the customer. At MACH, the WMS unit on show will be the W-03, which is capable of picking components up to 10kg through multiple axis manipulation with high processing speed. The capability of this exciting package will be shown in both demo and full operation modes at MACH.

For the automated polishing of multi-faceted parts, Ellesco will also be highlighting the potential of the Autopulit robotic polishing cell. The Autopulit demo at MACH will be designed to show tool changeovers with efficient and consistent polishing quality on production runs of parts with complex features and forms. Stands 4510 and 4601 at MACH.