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SEMI plus The cost-efcient Highly precise 4-axis grinding center for the manufacturing of indexable inserts for periphery and one-sided K-Land grinding

exible Machine design The AGATHON SEMI plus is a robust, highly precise and cost-efcient grinding center for grinding of tough materials such as CBN, Ceramics and Cermet. The SEMI plus can be equipped with the latest post and in-process dressing techniques. Proven system Since 2003, the 400 Series machines have successfully established themselves in the market place. So far hundreds of these types of machines are in daily use worldwide. The machine has been continuously developed over the past few years and has been adapted to new customer requirements. Compatibility The tools of the plus-...

Cost-efcient precise and stable

advanced Axis overview and workpiece range The swiveling ranges of all axis and clamping systems enable the production of highly complex indexable inserts. Travel ranges and speeds B axis Travel range max. Travel range min. Resolution of measuring system Grinding speed The stated travel and swivel ranges are maximum values and may, depending on the application (abrasive geometry and wheel adaptor) vary considerably.

The mechanical rigidity of the proven axis concept guarantees maximum material removal rates. The tremendous axis accelerations and speeds contribute to the highest possible productivity. Clamping system The workpiece is positioned in a loading prism and clamped between clamping and drive anvils. These are individually adapted to match the workpiece shape. Tapered wheel adaptor +34° Grinding position on the right wheel rim (Rim Right) is not used Cylindrical wheel adaptor Drive anvil Clamping anvil +45° Loading prism -68° Grinding position on the right wheel rim (Rim Right) is not used...

optimized Handling The SEMI plus is equipped with the latest generation of robots. The TS SCARA robot has been successfully integrated into the productivity concept of SEMI plus. Handling The newest Stäubli robot featuring 4 axis guarantees maximum exibility and highest utilization during loading and unloading of indexable inserts. The robot offers shortest loading cycles and is capable of self-optimizing its travel pattern. Vision-Spot detection (option) The Vision-Spot detection (option) enables reliable position detection of the blank using the outer contour and surface characteristics...

Handling and robotic system 1 Gripper head equipped with magnetic, vacuum or internal hole part grippers. 2 Vision system with integrated camera inside the gripper head with diascopic light (option). 3 Indexing of inserts based on sintered markings with Vision-Spot detection (option). 4 Elevator system with up to 15 horizontal or 7 vertical pallets with Job management. Changing of pallets without interrupting production is possible at any time. Sintered marking

simply brilliant Software The programming language (syntax) was originally developed by AGATHON specically for the indexable insert programming. It is constantly adapted and improved to meet latest customer demands. AGATHON software AGC+ With very few commands a workpiece can be easily programmed – fast, precise, exible. GPS (Graphical Program Simulation) Flexible programming and automatic rapid movements The special characteristic of the AGATHON AGC+ software lies within insert geometry related programming. The necessary axis rapid movements are determined automatically by the software...

real-time Connected AGATHON provides global real-time customer support connected directly to your machine Teleservice With our Teleservice feature we are able to log on and directly follow your machine. This option simply guarantees highest machine utilization rates which AGATHON is known for. SEMI plus Remote diagnostics Remote diagnostics and support The optional AGATHON Teleservice ensures competent support by AGATHON specialists. Advantages: Immediate error diagnostics MA Error analysis and immediate solutions Parallel communication by phone CUSTOMER User and expert team view the same...

highly precise Machining examples AGATHON has extensive knowledge of all types of indexable inserts. All this knowledge has been incorporated into the SEMI plus. Application example: Carbide insert with CBN tip

experienced together Other machining examples: With CBN tip Tungsten carbide Micrograin carbide With CBN tips Ceramics Tungsten carbide

Dressing concepts The pre-requisite for an excellent and consistent grinding result is by selecting the appropriate dressing and cleaning process. Dressing concepts AGATHON offers three dressing devices whereby some can be combined. The Top- CupDress in-process cleaning method can be utilized by one of the two external dress- ing devices. By integrating many years of established developments into the software, new processes have become possible and existing ones have been greatly improved. Maximum expansion variant In-process cleaning with a soft aluminum oxide cup dressing wheel...

Cleaning and dressing the grinding wheel External dressing options Amongst the two external dressing devices offered, select the most appropriate and economical unit: ExternCupDress (A) - A proven dressing method with a cup wheel for high removal rates and constant dressing speed. ExternPeriDress (B) - Lower costs for dressing wheels, different dressing-wheel widths can be achieved simply by stacking multiple wheels. A External cup dressing ExternCupDress (option) External periphery dressing ExternPeriDress (option)

Advanced and sophisticated grinding methods result in added value. Special possibilities Internal MONITORING (option) is a visualized force measurement which is displayed on the user interface. The grinding process can be closely monitored and evaluated. Possibility of manual intervention if needed (e.g. to optimize infeed rates or spark-out time). This enables to optimally adjust the grinding wheel to the material to be ground. The option is very useful especially when machining hard cutting materials. The sensor is located in the X axis and measures the normal force. The tangential force...