Abrasive Grinding Center Optimizes Interrupted Cuts

MAX-TEK, LLC has introduced the MAX-TEK STC-400 Superabrasive Turning Center, featuring hydraulic part holding and tailstock for the machining of difficult interrupted cut components, such as centrifugal pump and compressor impellers up to 25" in diameter. The machine's high-tensile-strength Meehanite base is designed to provide superior rigidity and vibration damping needed for accurate, high-speed abrasive machining. Ergonomic design assures that the grinding wheel is easily accessible enabling safe, simple wheel changes, the company said. The linear guide ways have no contact with grinding swarf, which drops to the bottom of the machine for transfer to the sump.

Specifications include:

• Max. Swing: 25.0"

• X-Axis Travel: 13.9"

• Z-Axis Travel: 20"

• Work Spindle Nose: A2-8

• Power Chucking System: Hydraulic or Pneumatic

• Automatic Slideways Lubrication System

• Main Spindle Power: 50 HP

• Main Spindle Speed: Up to 12,000 RPM

• Grinding Wheels: Up to 20.0" Diameter

The work spindle features an 11 HP motor and up to 3,500 RPM and is capable of heavy material removal as well as superfine finishing operations. Linear positioning is +/- .0001"/12 inches and linear repeatability is +/- .00005". A Fanuc based CNC system is standard.

For more information contact:

Max-Tek LLC

323 Clark St.

P.O. Box 367

Milldale, CT 06467

860-426-0147

Fax: 860-426-0758

www.maxtekmachine.com