ANCA Showcases Latest Technology in Michigan Event

ANCA’s Technology Days event — which takes place from May 9-10, 2023, at the company’s Wixom, Michigan, headquarters — will feature live machine demonstrations, break-out sessions, networking opportunities and presentations hosted by ANCA’s expert engineers.

“Our Technology Days have something for everyone. For those looking for information on where the industry is heading or learning what’s new at ANCA, we’ll have our technology experts on-site to discuss our latest innovations. Or, if you’re ready to network with others in the industry, we’ll have food and drinks during networking times. We hope to see everyone there,” says ANCA Inc. President Russell Riddiford.

ANCA’s Technology Days will showcase the company’s latest product ranges, including 3D simulation, linear drives and laser measurement. Other featured technology includes:

• The new MX7 Ultra, which can manufacture large volumes of end mills and other highly accurate cutting tools. The machine includes new software, hardware and design features for surface finishes, accuracy and controlled runout, designed to deliver batch consistency.
• The CPX in-process OD measurement system, a quality control system that monitors and controls the OD of ground blanks within a batch production. Batch grinding on a CPX with high material removal rates and to tight tolerances is a core function of the machine, and the OD measurement system includes statistical process control (SPC) feature that comes standard with the OD measurement software. SPC is user defined, and the tolerances, Cp and CpK values are constantly monitored, controlled and reported to the user.
• AutoMarkX, an automatic stand-alone laser marking station replacing manual and labor-intensive processes. Automating this process is said to avoid manual handling, and tool quality is protected by eliminating risk of chipping. It is AIMS Ready, which means it can be used as a standalone machine, but could be integrated to a lights-out, unmanned, AIMS manufacturing cell with automatic pallet transfer using AutoFetch robot.
• GCX Linear, which produces skiving cutters, shaper cutters and regrinding of hobs. It offers advanced stand-alone software to design and optimize the tool, interfaced with the gear tool package inside ANCA’s renowned ToolRoom software. It is designed to tap into the electric vehicle (EV) market.
• The FX7 robot loader is fitted with ANCA’s Dynamic Tool Loading System, which is ideal for customers manufacturing or regrinding a wide and varied range of tools in small to medium-size batches. The tool management system with RFID links unique tool programs to the correct tool in a loader pallet. This works in conjunction with automated Schunk collet changing to allow unattended grinding of random tool diameters and types.
• The EDG3, a low-cost solution for PCD, carbide (HM) and HSS tool manufacturing and resharpening. Optimized for micro to large PCD drills, endmills and profile tools, the ANCA EDG3 is a highly versatile platform with an integrated direct-driven dual erosion and grinding spindle.

Visit ANCA’s website to register for the event and for more information.