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Trio of machines from Walter feature Fanuc controls October 2006
 
tool and cutter grinding machines, tool and cutter grinding machine tools, tool and cutter inspection machines A trio of Walter Helitronic tool grinding and Helicheck tool inspection machines -
[] The Helitronic Basic – a budget-priced 5-axis tool grinder;
[] The Helitronic Micro (pictured) – for the consistent production of tools of 0.1 mm to 12.7 mm diameter; and
[] The Helicheck Basic – an entry-level, high-accuracy tool measurement machine.

The machines are based on similar high-quality construction principles to Walter’s existing models and, likewise, also incorporate the company’s renowned tool grinding software. However, the new machines feature CNC and drive hardware from Fanuc.
 
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Andrew Allcock
 
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