Walter’s Helitronic Vision 400L grinds tools up 420 mm long

With the launch of the Walter Helitronic Vision 400L, Walter Ewag UK has extended the length of tools to 420 mm that can be processed using its Helitronic tool grinders. This compares with the circumferential machining length of 370 mm possible previously.

Designed for grinding rotationally symmetrical tools such as cutters, hob cutters, drills, step drills and profile tools of HSS, ceramic, cermet and CBN, from 3 to 315 mm diameter, the latest generation machine is characterised by features that include linear drives for the linear axes, high torque motors for the rotational axes and a patented gantry design.

The Helitronic Vision 400L can additionally feature an optional belt drive spindle for the automated changing of grinding wheel sets. In conjunction with options for either double- or motor-spindle variants, the belt drive facility now also permits a variety of configurations to suit customer needs and budgets.