ALTAIRA

ALTAIRA

ALTAIRA

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and features of the Weldon Altaira CNC cylindrical grinder, designed for processing large work parts up to 1 meter in length. It highlights the machine's capabilities, components, and optional features.
Specifications:
  • Capacity: Maximum work swing of 16”, distance between centers of 40”, and workpiece weight up to 600 lbs.
  • Workhead: Features precision angular contact bearings, a 6” A2 spindle nose, and a #5 Morse center taper. Speed is infinitely variable from 0-900 RPM.
  • Wheelhead: Equipped with a 25 hp motor and variable wheel speed of 8,500 SFPM.
  • Grinding Wheel: Maximum OD wheel diameter of 20” and width of 4”.
  • Tailstock: Hydraulically operated with a #5 Morse center taper and 3.5” quill retraction.
  • Table Drives: FANUC AC digital servo drives with a command resolution of .000010”.
  • Electrical Specifications: Operates on 480 VAC, 3-phase, 60 Hertz.
  • Lubrication: Automatic lubrication system with safety interlocks.
  • Pneumatics: Requires filtered and dry air source at 80 psi.
  • Coolant System: Configured to pump coolant from a sump tank with necessary piping and solenoids.
  • Machine Dimensions: Width of 144”, depth of 130”, height of 94”, and weight of 22,000 lbs.
Features:
  • FANUC 32i-BT CNC Control: Includes a color LCD, servo drives, and various programming capabilities.
  • Shear Damper Machine Base: Provides stiffness, vibration control, and thermal stability.
  • Cross-Roller Linear Way System: Ensures precision with recirculating bearings and ground rails.
  • Automatic Lubrication: Monitored by control with lube fault protection.
  • Enclosure: Full enclosure with sliding doors for access and maintenance.
Optional Features:
  • Programmable gear drive workhead for non-round applications.
  • Electric rotary dressing systems for superabrasive wheels.
  • Automation via FANUC 6 Axis robots.
Applications: Suitable for high-speed “Peel” grinding with CBN abrasives, complex form grinding, and non-round grinding applications.
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Catalog excerpts

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ALTAIRA 1 METER CAPACITY OD GRINDER Ways Safety detect interlock to prevent cycling if low air Automatic programmed cycle to lubricate machine when Speed (Infinitely Variable) Note: System requires a filtered and dry air source. coolant filter or tank system from a sump tank. All necessary piping and solenoids for coolant control from Note: Actual speed and power rating calculated to suit specific application Centerline workpiece, height from floor Wheel size throw away 6“ concrete floor is recommended Multi-point anti-vibration suspension system requiring no floor attachment. Quill retraction (hydraulic) FANUC AC digital servo system RS-232 / Ethernet / USB / Memory Card interface

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APPLICATIONS The Weldon Altaira CNC cylindrical grinder is designed for processing large work parts up to 1 meter (40”) in length. Rotary and linear axes are sealed from airborne contaminates providing unmatched longevity in carbide and ceramic grinding applications. STANDARD FEATURES • FANUC model 32i-BT CNC control with color LCD, and servo drives featuring FANUC AC digital technology. Includes a battery backup absolute feedback system eliminating the need to reference at each start-up • Shear Damper machine base providing stiffness, vibration control, and thermal stability through the use...

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to keep floor space requirements to a minimum QUALITY. OVER AND OVER AGAIN. form dressed wheels or profiling. 1. Heavy-duty live spindle workhead available with rotary glass scale feedback for non-round applications. 2. Compound slide design features Fanuc Z-axis linear motor with precision glass scale feedback. 3. Shear Damper machine base. 4. 5” stroke hydraulic tailstock with live spindle option for friction drive and heavy work part set-ups. 5. An optional robotic arm can be used in tandum with the Altaira. 6. CBN abrasive packages available for multi-plunge and peel grind processing. Packages...

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ALTAIRA SPECIFICATIONS CAPACITY COOLANT SYSTEM Machine is set up to pump coolant out to an optional coolant filter or tank system from a sump tank. All necessary piping and solenoids for coolant control from the machine control are provided. Note: Angular contact ball bearings allow lateral loading while contouring with MACHINE DIMENSIONS AND CONSTRUCTION wheel edge Note: Actual speed and power rating calculated to suit specific application CNC CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS - FANUC 32i-BT • Manual pulse generator • Full linear and circular contouring and positioning capabilities • FANUC AC digital servo...

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