Reciprocating Surface Grinders Offer Precise Incremental Downfeed
Knuth Machine Tools offers its HFS-B VC series reciprocating surface grinder.
Knuth Machine Tools offers its HFS-B VC series reciprocating surface grinder. Each grinder includes a Siemens programmable logic controller (PLC), a magnetic clamping plate, and a coolant and exhaust system with complete particle filtration. Table sizes range from 10" × 20" to 16" × 31" with grinding wheels ranging from 8" to 14" in diameter. The grinders use spindle 7.5-hp motors with 0.0001" automatic incremental downfeed.
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