ITC installs ANCA GX7 tool grinding centre

The machine, which arrived in September, complements the four Walter tool grinding centres the Tamworth manufacturer has acquired over the last 12 months. As part of ITC's continual investment programme, the latest acquisition has been purchased specifically for the re-grinding of solid carbide end-mills. As ITC's managing director, Peter Graves, comments: "As well as manufacturing cutting tools and working with Widia as their UK agent, a unique selling point for our business is the ability to offer a re-grind service to our customers. We pride ourselves on our ability to re-grind tools to an 'as new' condition. The arrival of the state-of-the-art ANC will enable us further enhance our surface finishes and accuracy, whilst giving us the facility to develop new and extremely complex geometries that are increasingly commonplace in the industry." ITC works closely with OEMs in the aerospace, F1 and automotive sectors to develop new machining and cutting tool techniques. A significant element of this is the development of new cutting tool geometries to enhance machining performance and productivity. The new ANC GX7 will underline the company's commitment to these customers, in relation to the ability to develop new geometries and new product lines. Furthermore, the new grinding centre, with a cutting tool capacity up to 220 mm diameter, will improve productivity and extend capacity for ITC, with its fast cycle times, improved flexibility and operator friendly ergonomics.