The 325linear from Schutte extends the tried-and-tested, high-precision 5-axis CNC grinding machine series 305: its extended axis paths, increased rigidity and 2 auxiliary slides for workpiece clamping and guidance cover your machining tasks from microtools to gun drills. For production parts such as implants, the enhanced axis dynamics result in improved surface quality and reduced cycle times. The use of linear direct drives, optimised guidance and cooling systems further increases the proven high positioning and track accuracy.

The extremely compact and well-arranged design of the 325linear offers an even more rigid structure so that the extended X and Z paths can be traversed with maximum dynamics in the shortest possible cycle times. Workpieces ranging from extremely small drill bits through production components up to hob cutters are guided and positioned precisely. Wheel change and handling systems round off the productivity of the 325linear.

The innovative second auxiliary slide permits the combined use of tool guidance, support, tailstock or workpiece pallets. Thanks to the modular structure, the equipment can be set up flexibly for a very wide variety of workpieces and process tasks on both of the slides as an option.

The SIGSpro software provides consistent support for users: At the machine or a PC workstation, you can program the machining operations and devices with operation and menu guidance. The 3D simulation also allows you to prepare the most complex clamping situations offline, to check for collisions and to optimise cycle times

Main areas of application:

All areas of application of the 325linear with core advantages thanks to the use of linear motor technology:

Higher grinding output

Improved surface quality

Higher precision

Demanding profile shapes with simple grinding geometries using a reciprocal grinding method.

Perfectly suitable for free-formed surface machining, e. g. in medical technology (knee and hip joints).

Significant features:

All design features and advantages of the 305 series with larger strokes and more rigid design

5 CNC axes and highly modern digital control system

AC direct drives, free of backlash, with closed control loop in all linear and rotation axes.

High precision and dynamics in the feed axes

High accuracy of repeatability with positioning and contour operations

Axis acceleration up to 1 g through the use of linear drive technology

Automatic grinding wheel changer with simultaneous change of the assigned cooling lubricant nozzles

Powerful grinding wheel drive with speeds of up to 12000 rpm

Thermal stability through active cooling in all axes

Micro-filtering and heat balancing of the coolant

3D measuring probe for automatic recording of the workpiece position and geometry

User-friendly handling thanks to ergonomic programming and operating software SIGSpro

Equipment and options:

Universal rotation axis for workpiece clamping with speeds of up to 4,000 rpm for cylindrical grinding processes

Increase in grinding wheel speed up to 24000 rpm

Devices for dressing and conditioning of the grinding wheels

High-pressure coolant nozzle

1 or 2 auxiliary slides for guiding, supporting and clamping the workpieces

Automatic loading and unloading with pick-up loader or robot for workpiece handling

Pallet or NC chain magazine for workpiece supply

Grinding wheel changer with 5 to 24 magazine positions

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