End Mill Edge Preparation Machine

Edge prep benefits:

  • Ability to run higher feed rate with reduced torque

  • Longer tool life

  • Eliminate chatter

machine capabilities:

  • Size selection includes 4 edge prep sizes.

  • The current waterfall edge prep technology for end mills covers 4 distinct edge prep sizes for both Right and Left Hand cutting tools.

  • End Mills

    • Any manufacturer’s helix/external form including variable pitch/variable spaced end mills.

    • Right hand/Left Hand Rotation

    • Size range from 1 MM to 30 MM Diameter, ½” to 10-1/2” flute length.

  • Ball Nose End Mills

    • Left and Right Hand

  • Steps on Step Drills/Step Reamers

    • Up to 5 steps

  • Thread Mills

    • Any manufacturer’s configuration

    • Up to 25 MM Diameter, multiple flutes

  • Taps

    • Up to 25 MM Diameter

Utility requirements:

  • Standard 110VAC Single Phase Current

  • 15 AMP service line

  • Normal Wall Outlet (Non-GFI)

  • Work Light 110 VAC 35 Watt

  • European current (50hz acceptable)

  • Machine requires only the electrical plug end changed to adapt to the local electrical supply standard.

  • Unit is sealed, no dust collection required.

  • CE Certified

Edge prep benefits:

  • First part, good part in holemaking

  • Ability to run higher feed rate with reduced torque

  • Longer tool life

  • Tighter tolerance hole to hole

  • Eliminate run out

machine capabilities:

  • 20 edge prep size selections for the DXM50-EZ

  • The micro-geometry technology of 3 distinct edge prep shapes (radius, waterfall, oval) available for each of the 20 edge prep sizes.

  • 4th Axis capability for “Curvilinear Drill Points” available to customers licensed to provide the Kennametal style “S” point geometry. Addition of the 4th axis requires a mechanical upgrade to the machine. Price of upgrade is available upon request.

  • Drill Points in any manufacturer’s point configuration

  • Reamers in any manufacturer’s configuration

  • Gun Drills (single and two flute) in any length

  • Tool Diameters from .020” up to 1.00”

  • Will edge prep multiple cutting edge geometries

Utility requirements:

  • Standard 110VAC Single Phase Current

  • 15 AMP service line

  • Normal Wall Outlet (Non-GFI)

  • Work Light 110 VAC 35 Watt

  • European current (50hz acceptable)

  • Machine requires only the electrical plug end changed to adapt to the local electrical supply standard.

  • Unit is sealed, no dust collection required.

  • CE Certified

DXM-50EZ Drill Edge Preparation Machine

Cutting Tool Insert Edge Preparation Machine

Edge Prep Benefits:

  • Longer tool life, better finish

  • Higher Cutting Tool Productivity

  • Addresses common cutting tool failure issues

  • Processes Carbide, HSS, Cermet, PCD Tools.

Machine Specifications:

Left: Before, Right: After Edge Preparation

  • Productivity: 240 to 450 inserts per hour

  • Individual Edge prep sizes based on work piece material

  • Extremely flexible, touch screen programming.

  • Can apply Variable Edge Prep

  • Automated Loading/Unloading Optional

Utilities:

  • Voltage, US, European Standard 3 Phase Power
    900 SCFM Dust Collection or Equivalent Required


Automated Circular Saw Blade Edge Preparation Machine

Edge Prep Benefits:

  • Longer blade life

  • Higher Cutting Productivity

  • Addresses common blade failure issues

  • Processes Carbide, HSS, Cermet, PCD Blades.

Saw blades loaded via grinding cart

Specifications:

  • Automated, utilizes common grinding machine automation carts.

  • Productivity: 30 to 50 Blades per hour

  • Individual Edge prep sizes based on work piece material, for example we recommend a 20x10 micron waterfall edge prep for metal and wood cutting carbide tipped saw blades

  • Extremely flexible, touch screen programming.

Utilities:

  • Voltage, US, European Standard

  • Requires compressed air

  • CE Certified

Edge Prepped Carbide Saw Blade Tip

Edge Prepped Carbide Saw Blade Tip

Gear Stick Edge Preparation Machine

Edge Prep Benefits:

  • Longer tool life, better finish
  • Higher Cutting Tool Productivity
  • Addresses common cutting tool failure issues
  • Processes both truck and car gear cutting tools

Specifications:

  • Productivity: 140 gear stick tools per hour
  • Uses Variable Edge Prep Technology for dry cutting
  • Automated Loading/Unloading to standard tray
  • On board measuring device with digital readout for part checking and machine set up

Gear Sticks installed in cutting head

Utilities:

  • Voltage, 220/480 VAC Standard 3 Phase Power