"The new single-spindle E line is a cost-effective, productive honing solution for the highest precision. With this machine, we are rounding off our spectrum in the smaller range", emphasises executive director Henning Klein.
The machine has a honing length of 250 mm is ultra-compact, requiring just 2.5 m² of floor space, with installation close to a wall possible. The control cabinet is integrated into the side and all the components that require regular maintenance are easily accessible.
The machine has a 50 m/min stroke rate and is fitted with second-generation LH2 spindle (5,000 rpm), which offers a material removal rate of up to 18 mm³/s and the company’s 19-in display HMC100 machine control system is fitted. “The E line is on the same level as our larger machines when it comes to quality", says Klein.
In its basic configuration, the machine boasts a fixed table, but there is the option of installing a rotary table having multiple stations, usually honing, measuring and loading stations. "Users have the option of integrating a handling system for automatic placement", explains Klein. "This provides a productive honing solution for medium to large batches."
Depending on the number of units being produced, the provision of coolant may come into play. As a compact solution, an integrated coolant and extraction system is available to E line operators. This will almost always be sufficient for prototype or small batch production. For larger production volumes and fully automatic operation, an external coolant system may be advisable.
The E line machine won a Red Dot award in 2017.
