How A Tool Producer Keeps Its Edge For Machine Tools

10% cycle time reduction, 4 times better surface quality Myles Tool Company, Sanborn, NY, since 1977 has specialized in producing standard and special carbide cutting tools for the aerospace, automotive and medical sectors. A one-stop shop for standard tools, regrinds, and special tools made to customer requirements, Myles has grown by investing in new machines and high quality equipment. Looking at how an ANCA MX7 Linear CNC tool grinder helped reduce cycle times. Video courtesy ANCA Motion. www.ancamotion.com/LinX---The-Evolution-Of-The-Linear-Motor-Video Looking for a way to reduce grinding...

This final grinding pass, although an added move, adds no time to the cycle. There is actually a reduction in cycle time of up to 10 percent when grinding on the MX7 Linear machine. Joe noted, “The reduction in cycle time from the MX7 Linear machine—for batches of up to 5,000 pieces— is a significant saving in cycle time for the company, allowing us to deliver high quality tools in minimum time.” Myles has found a few advantages to the ANCA Linear compared to ballscrews or linear motors. Flatbed style linear motors used in grinding machines typically have a back-iron in their magnetic circuit...

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