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A FULL RANGE OF INNOVOATIVE GRINDING SOLUTIONS
CMT Vector
Curtis Machine Tools has developed the Vector™ range of CNC grinding machines which work within sub-micron tolerances for your production grinding needs.
We customise our Vector machines to fit your processes as part of our standard service.
This allows you to future-proof your production with multiple options for locating, grinding and automatically handling workpieces.
We are your partners and will help you in an ongoing collaboration to optimise your production.
BASIC UNIT:
The Vector basic unit is a compact small-parts production grinding machine with fully integrated grinding and parts handling.
Each Vector machine has a flexible design to suit niche applications or solutions. CMT can fully customize Vector grinding machines to work within your processes.
GRINDING PLATFORM:
All of the Vector machines in the range share the same grinding platform, with a long radial stroke and a short axial stroke, for single and multi-plunge grinding or peel grinding of short profiles. The grinding wheel guard houses the workpiece location tooling (mounted to the front of the workhead), workpiece, in-process gauging, grinding wheel and dressing disc. Grinding fluid, mist and waste is retained within, then exits from the base of the enclosed wheelguard.
WORK LOCATING & DRIVING:
A variety of work locating and driving solutions is available. Vector machines can also be configured for straight or angled approach with optional in-process gauging.
PARTS STORAGE & BURRING:
The machine functionality incorporates a 3-axis robot and a transitional parts storage area. Parts can be stored in pallets using drawers or transferred in and out using linked linear axis. Secondary processes, such as pre- and post-gauging, orientation, deburring, washing and inspection are possible.
CMT has designed the Vector machine range to be incorporated into a broad range of manufacturing systems or production lines with minimal disruption to your processes.
