Schneeberger

CNC tool grinding and regrinding machines

A R I E S

ariesNGP maximum flexibility thanks to innovative 5-axis concept. Ideally suited for the re-sharpening of universal cutting tools, as well as the production of small series.

Smallest 5-axis grinding machine
• NGP W x H x D: 990 (+280*) x 1750 x 1640
• NGP+ W x H x D: 1190 (+280*) x 1900 x 1790
* coolant unit

ariesNGP4 4-axis processing of large and long tools. Ideally suited to the re-sharpening of hobs, profile end mills, dovetail end mills and planing heads.

Long tools

Large diameters

Ultra-precision tools

Small tools like burrs

3D machine simulation

Kinematic simulation and collision checking of Quinto Qg1 provides safety. All of the machine move-ments and elements are considered, including 3D probe, grinding wheels,
tailstock, steady rest and fixturing.

Integrated Tool Loader

Easy management of various tool types per pallet, almost unlimited number of pallets in the program memory. Collet chucking system W20 or W25.

Grinding Spindle

Motor spindle with optimal torque for carbide or HSS tools. 5 kW (100%) to 7 kW (60%), HSK 50 on both sides. Liquidcooled for optimum thermal stability.

normaNGC complete processing around OD and face, up to 300 mm cutting length, diameter up to 400 mm, maximum workpiece length that can be clamped 500 mm.

normaNGC750 complete processing around OD and face, up to 600 mm cutting length, diameter up to 400 mm, maximum workpiece length that can be clamped 800 mm.

• Cutting tools such as end mills, ball nose cutters for mold making, high-performance drills, reamers, profile end mills, indexable profile inserts in HSS, carbide gear cutting tools.
• There are specific software, grinding processes and clamping systems for regrinding gear cutting tools, end mills, pinion cutters and bevel gear cutters.
• Production grinding of knives for the paper, food and plastics industries. Wheel-shaped workpieces with special clamping and automatic loading.

Integrated Tool Loader

Loader programs can be saved for an almost unlimited number of pallets, job list organization offers flexible production of multiple tool types per pallet.

AWL-7 Grinding Wheel Loader

Grinding wheel loader with 7 positions for HSK50 wheel holders and coolant nozzle manifolds, up to 21 wheels can be stored. Data management for grinding wheel geometries, grinding data and processes.

CNC Dresser

Automatic linear or profile dressing for diamond grinding wheels, CBN and vitrified. 0.55 kW motor, 200-4000 RPM.

Tool Axis A Rapid

Dividing head with direct drive motor, infinite rotation, up to 600RPM, 123 Nm max. torque, direct scale feedback system with a resolution of 0.001°, clamping taper ISO50.

S I R I U S

For the serial production of:

• Turning inserts
• Profile tools
• Grinding of high-precision components.
• Workpieces where multiple cutting edges have to be ground
• Kinematic design is ideally suited for small workpieces

siriusNGS 6-axis CNC grinding machine with linear and direct drive motors for the serial production of all types of profiles with grinding wheels up to 300 mm in diameter. The 6-axis robot loads complex parts to be ground on multiple sides into the specific clamping system and can simultaneously carry out additional tasks such as laser marking while grinding the next tool time.

Bevel Gear Cutter

Multi-Tooth Cutters

Inserts

Tool Loader

FANUC robot with 6 axes.Loader programs can be stored for an almost unlimited number of pallet configurations, organization for flexible production of multiple batches per pallet.

CNC Dresser

Automatic linear or profile dressing for dia-mond grinding wheels, CBN and vitrified. 0.55 kW motor, 200-4000 RPM.

AWL Grinding Wheel Loader

Grinding wheel loader with 7 positions for HSK50 grinding wheel holders and coolant nozzle manifolds, up to 21 wheels can be stored.

G E M I N I

geminiNGM 5-axis CNC grinding machine for the serial production of cutting tools. Complete processing around OD and face, up to 300 mm cutting length, diameter up to 300 mm, maximum workpiece length that can be clamped 500 mm.

• Cutting tools such as end mills, ball nose cutters for mold making, high-performance drills, reamers and profile end mills are all part of the standard requirement.
• There are specific software packages, grinding processes and clamping systems for the production of shaper cutters with highly dynamic segmented hob grinding, the regrinding of gear cutting tools, end mills, shaper cutters and bevel gear cutters.
• CNC grinding of knives for the paper, foodstuffs and plastics industries, profile grinding, cylindrical grinding and surface grinding.

AWL Grinding Wheel Loader

Grinding wheel loader with 8, 14 or 24 positions for HSK50 grinding wheel holders and coolant nozzle manifolds, up to 24, 42 or 72 wheels can be stored.

Grinding Spindle

SCHNEEBERGER electric spindle with opti-mized performance curve for carbide or HSS tools.

Tool Loader

FANUC robot with 6 axes. The robot’s flexibility is enhanced with double tool clamp for fast loading. A tool turning station can be used inside the robot room, as can another options such as laser marking.

Workpiece Clamping

Collet chucks for ultra-precise concentricity, internal clamping, zero point systems, shafts with driver and drive dog, systems for drilling tools. The center height of 210 mm offers room for customized tool holders.

gemini Variants

6 axis tap grinder

geminiNGM TAP for the serial production of threading tools with the capability of carrying out the complete processing of flutes, point, lead angle and thread forms in a single clamping.

• Production: Taps, forming taps, thread mills
• Materials: HSS or carbide
• Diameter: 1 – 60 mm, any profile
• Spiral angle: No restriction
• Length: Up to 250 mm

1. Spindle for thread and chamfer
2. Spindle for flute and spiral point
3. Workholder (A-axis)
4. Tailstock with integrated position sensor and steady rest
5. 2-Jaw chuck with pendulum compensation
6. Dressing unit up to 5000 rpm for flute wheel
7. Dressing unit up to 5000 rpm with form dressing roll for thread wheel
8. Hydrostatic oscillation axis with corresponding hydraulic unit

Robot Loader

Integrated easily changable pallets. 6-axes robot. Additional functions such as ultra-sonic cleaning and laser marking are possible in the automatic cycle.

Tailstock and Tool Holders

Hydraulically actuated, fine adjustment of the clamping force, robust, stable, and precise. Virtually zero run-out, accurate steady rest assisted rotation.and driver system.

Dressing

Production know-how can be precisely implemented in the CNC-controlled dress-ing process. Experience and standards can be easily stored and retrieved.

Software Qg1

Geometry, process-parameters, process-se-quences and measuring cycles are programmed through QUINTO, in a well- structured and intuitive manner.

6 axis gear hob profiler

geminiNGM-GHP for the profile back off grinding of hob cutters. The oscillating grinding process is the heart of the system for generating precision back off grinding.

1. Spindle-head ghp25/35
2. Workholder (A-axis)
3. Dog & driver (between centers clamping)
4. Tailstock with integrated contact-sensor
5. Dressing unit up to 16000 rpm with integrated contact-sensor
6. Hydrostatic oscillation axis with corresponding hydraulic unit

• Production: gear hob profile, any profile according to standard or special
• Material: HSS or carbide
• Diameter: up to 200 mm
• Spiral angle: +/- 45°
• Length: up to 250 mm

3-D Probe

Work piece locations, center-lines, grinding surfaces, and leads are quickly determined, calculated, and transformed into grinding paths.

Tailstock and Tool Holders

Hydraulically actuated, fine adjustment of the clamping force, robust, stable, and precise. Virtually zero run-out, accurate steady rest assisted rotation.and driver system.

Dressing

Production know-how can be precisely implemented in the CNC-controlled dressing process. Experience and standards can be easily stored and retrieved.

Software Qg1

Geometry, process-parameters, process-se-quences and measuring cycles are programmed through QUINTO, in a well- structured and intuitive manner.

CNC tool grinding and regrinding machines

corvusNGB traveling column machine with linear motors. Machine bed made of polymer concrete provides tremendous stability and is resistant to thermal expansion. Loading large workpieces is very ergonomic.

• C-type: A / X Y Z C, universal machine
• B-type: A / X Y Z B, universal machine, threaded parts
• BBA: A / X Y Z B BC, double swivel head, broaches
• F-type: F / X Y Z B, production grinding of cubic parts up to 400 x 400 x 300 mm

Splines

Screws

Broach

Wheel changer

Wheel loader with 8 positions for HSK50 or HSK80 grinding wheel holders and coolant nozzle plates, up to 24 wheels can be stored. Data management for wheel geometries, cutting data and processes.

Workpiece loader

Large 6-axis FANUC robot with a payload of 35 kg. The tools are presented on 4 pallets of 300 x 300 mm, or in a Arbor Arena.

Grinding spindle

Motor spindles from SCHNEEBERGER with optimum torque characteristics for all grinding applications. Available spindles HSK50, HSK80 or HSK190. A permanent balancing unit is optionally available for HSK190 spindles. The 40 kW spindle can be additionally equipped with a counter bearing and is therefore ideally suited for grinding racks.

Tool measurement machine

galileo measures the following dimensions: Tool diam-eter, cutting length, taper angle, torus radius, corner chamfer, DXF profiles, variable pitch, pitch, cutting angle, clearance angle.

Measurement head:
• Diascopic camera with telecentric LED lighting
• Episcopic camera with telecentric LED lighting
• 3D electronic probe (option)
• Coarse and fine axes control via joystick

Automation solutions and Software

ariesNGP - Uptime: 04h 20m 37s Tools: 63
normaNGC - Uptime: 02h 28m 51s Tools: 51

Industry 4.0

Links multiple machines and provides information about the current and statistical operating situation.

Developed by SCHNEEBERGER Qg1 stands out with appealing 3D graphics and simple operation. Ideally suited for the development of cutting tools as well as for efficient regrinding.