Quality Control System Monitors, Controls Batch Production

ANCA showcases its CPX in-process outer-diameter (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 tight tolerances is a basic function of the machine, the OD measurement system takes it further by utilizing the Statistical Process Control (SPC) feature that comes standard with the OD measurement software. SPC is user defined, the tolerances along with the Cp and CpK values are constantly monitored, controlled and reported to the user.

ANCA also showcases its AutoMarkX, an automatic stand-alone laser marking station that is designed to replace manual, labor-intensive processes. The AutoMarkX eliminates the need for manual laser marking. By avoiding manual handling, tool quality is said to be protected by eliminating risk of chipping.

Also on display at IMTS is the GCX Linear, which provides a complete solution for the rapidly developing e-mobility market. It provides the ability to produce skiving cutters, shaper cutters and regrinding of hobs. The machine is designed for accuracy with features including all axes with LinX linear motors and an enhanced headstock. GCX Linear boasts a series of technologies, including acoustic emission monitoring system (AEMS) dressing, motor temperature control (MTC) on grinding spindle and dresser spindle, integrated gear tool measurement and direct compensation.

Visitors of ANCA’s booth will have a special preview of the upcoming RN35 release. ToolRoom RN35 focuses on productivity and cycle time improvements, especially machine running costs. New process optimization features help to enable reduction in cycle time, which in return provides better quality tools and wheel life. This includes automated reduction in air grinding time and gaps calculated based on tool simulation models.

Lastly, ANCA’s booth will have a preview of the FX7 fitted with ANCA’s Dynamic Tool Loading System, which is said to be ideal for customers manufacturing or regrinding a wide and varied range of tools in small- to medium-size batches. The tool management system with radio frequency identification (RFID) links unique tool programs to the correct tool in a loader pallet.  This works in conjunction with automated Schunk collet changing to enable unattended grinding of random tool diameters and types.

ANCA will announce the ANCA Tool of the Year 2022 competition winners live at IMTS.