High Life Tools/PTG

Client

High Life Tools/PTG

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Industry

Industrial Tooling and Fastener Manufacturer

Business Challenge

A new machine or re-purposed machine capable of specific Radiused Run Out (RRO) thread roll die grinding was required.

Our Approach

  1. A donor lathe was selected for rebuild and re purposing to an automated RRO die role grinder
  2.  Refurbishment of the current XYZ lathe including a deep clean and painting.
  3. Addition of a Bosch Rexroth CNC System solution for Turning machine.
  4. Addition of grinding head mounted onto the cross slide of the lathe.
  5. Mounting of the HMI including enclosure to house / protect Monitor.
  6. Front bellows replaced with a new bellows system.
  7. Localised guarding added as appropriate.
  8. A new chuck mechanism added as per client specification.
  9. Addition of new mandrels to mount different product

Result

  • New fully supported CNC Thread roll die Grinding machine.
  • Reliable and accurate automated process.
  • Improved guarding and safety systems.
  • CE Marked and compliant machine.