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MX LINEAR
A POPULAR TOOL GRINDER JUST GOT BETTER
The MX Linear tool grinder range is specifically
designed to meet the needs of tool production
facilities seeking maximum output while
remaining flexible to customer requirements.
The machines include new technology cylindrical
linear motors that enable them to achieve even
higher levels of accuracy and performance.
MX machines have been proven in the market
place to provide superior performance in today’s
production environment. MX machines have a
rigid design ensuring tool accuracy based around
the bi-symmetrical gantry. They now include
as standard the latest advances in technology
including linear motors and linear scales.
Incorporating ANCA’s 40 years of software
experience, ANCA’s ToolRoom software ensures
the MX Linear machines will efficiently handle any
manufacturing or regrinding challenge you have.
The ANCA MX7 Linear is a powerful, versatile CNC tool grinder designed
for production grinding. It is built to meet the demands of high output, high
precision manufacturing. The powerful 38 kW (51 HP) Synchronous spindle
provides high torque at lower RPM which is ideal for carbide grinding and a
wide range of applications.
The MX7 Linear can combine multiple operations to manufacture complete
tool from blank in one setup to reduce setup times and material handling.
The Headstock has the ability to spin at higher RPMs to support peel
grinding operations along with other grinding operations to shorten the
manufacturing process.
Designed with volume producers in mind, the MX5 Linear has the flexibility
to manufacture mixed batches. The MX5 Linear includes the most important
features of the premium MX platform, such as the bi-symmetrical gantry
which supports the grinding wheel and spindle. Evenly straddling the tool
centre line, the gantry provides extra rigidity for consistently accurate tools.
The new MX5 Linear has all the rigidity, stability and accuracy
characteristics of the proven MX7 Linear, in a machine that is affordable to
more customers.
POWERED BY LINX®
Our LinX® linear motor technology for
axis motion (X and Y axes), in
conjunction with linear scales, achieves
superior precision and performance.
Specially designed for a lifetime of
operation in harsh grinding
environments, the LinX® motors have a
cylindrical magnetic field which means
there is no additional down force on the
rails or machine base.
With no temperature variations
(meaning no need for a separate chiller
unit), and being sealed to IP67, there is
minimal wear and tear so that the
machine accuracy remains over the
lifetime of the machine. The LinX®
linear motor has higher axis speed and
acceleration, leading to reduced cycle
times while maintaining a smoother
axis motion.
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ENHANCED ACCURACY
UPGRADED TECHNOLOGY
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1. CONTROL PANEL
Including touch screen. Intuitive layout enables quick &
easy machine set-up.
2. SOFTWARE
ANCA’s market leading versatile & intuitive tool design
software is easy-to-use.
3. TOOL / WHEEL MEASUREMENT OPTIONS
Automated for increased productivity. LaserUltra
tool measurement and compensation system. iView
tool measurement. Wheel Probe for automatic wheel
qualification.
4. COMPACT & RIGID DESIGN
A small machine footprint with a large working envelope. It
has minimal axis movements during grinding which
reduces cycle time and increases accuracy.
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5. POLYMER BASE (ANCACRETE)
Provides maximum thermal stability and dampening
properties. It has high thermal mass, which means its
behaviour under thermal load is very predictable.
1. RIGID DESIGN
The grind wheel is positioned near to the C-axis centre line
for superior accuracy.
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5. EASY ACCESS
Ergonomically designed for the operator. There is easy
access to the headstock work-holding, wheel pack and
spindle for quick set-up and job changeover.
2. SPINDLE DESIGN
6. AUTOMATION OPTIONS
RoboMate for high volume tool production or FastLoad-MX
Compact Loader for low-volume.
7. LINEAR MOTORS (LINX®)
LinX® and linear scales improve precision and
performance for superior tool accuracy and surface finish.
HSK50F taper provides increased rigidity and accuracy for
an improved tool surface finish.
3. BISYMMETRICAL GANTRY
Is a proven design for ultra-high precision grinding. Evenly
straddling the tool centre line, it delivers superior rigidity
and maximum resistance to from thermal growth. It also
keeps vibrations to a minimum.
6. TOOL SUPPORT
Several tool support options can be mounted from the
Z-Axis ensuring tools are supported accurately. These
include the Steady bed, Pop-Up Steady, Travelling Steady
(P-Axis) and MicroPlus systems.
7. WORKHOLDING OPTIONS
And an ISO 50 taper workhead. A variety of precision
work-holding options cater for a range of tool types.
4. SYNCHRONOUS SPINDLE
8. WHEEL CHANGER
Provides higher torque at lower RPM which is ideal for
2-station wheel changer included as standard for MX5 and
a 6-station with the MX7. Loads wheel packs and coolant
manifolds for maximum productivity.
carbide grinding.
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POWER & FLEXIBILITY
SYNCHRONOUS SPINDLE
Outstanding spindle performance across the entire spindle working range.
• High torque at lower RPM particularly suited for carbide grinding
• Position controlled axis (Q-axis), ensures accurate and repeatable wheel pack
changes
• 10,000 RPM maximum
• Spindle power rating for MX5 Linear – 26 kW (35 HP) peak
14 kW (19 HP) S1
• Spindle power rating for MX7 Linear – 38 kW (51 HP) peak
20 kW (27 HP) S1
FASTLOAD COMPACT LOADER
(MX5 Linear/MX7 Linear option)
The FastLoad is a unique loading system that is fully contained within the machine
canopy. It is designed to be a low-cost solution for customers seeking automation
and is perfect for low-volume production runs. The FastLoad-MX is designed for
the MX range of machines.
• Uses existing machine axes for pallet movement & tool loading
• Capable of loading round shank tools
• No increase in footprint over the machine base
• No need to change gripper fingers between batches
• Diameter range 2 - 20 mm (1/16” - 3/4”)
• Maximum tool length 150 mm (6”)
• Load time of approximately 24 seconds
WHEEL PACK CHANGER
Increases machine productivity and flexibility
• Approximately 20-second wheel change time
• MX7 Linear has 6 HSK wheel packs
• MX5 Linear has 2 HSK wheel packs
• Coolant manifolds are also changed
• MX5 Linear wheel packs – 2 x 203mm (8”) max
• MX7 Linear wheel packs – 3 x 203mm (8”) max
6 x 152mm (6”) max
AUTOMATION
ROBOMATE LOADER
(MX5 Linear/MX7 Linear option)
ANCA’s RoboMate robot loader is a versatile and flexible automation solution that
is equally efficient on a range of ANCA CNC tool and cutter grinders. Using the
accuracy and reliability of the Fanuc robot, RoboMate takes the tool directly from
the pallet to the collet in a single grip.
• Proven Fanuc reliability
• Designed with high levels of safety and ergonomics
• Available with 2 pallets (standard) or 4 pallets (optional)
• Cost-effective, efficient and fast
• Includes high capacity pallets
The RoboMate can load tool diameters from Ø3 mm (1/8”) to Ø32 mm (1 1/4”)
• Maximum tool length 350 mm (14”)
• The size of the loader is:
L 2379 mm x W 722 mm x H 1865 mm
L 94” x W 28” x H 7
ACCESSORIES
TRAVELLING STEADY
The Travelling Steady (P-axis) provides the machine with an additional
programmable axis for support of tools with long aspect ratio (length : diameter).
Different tooling options are offered. Hydraulic Arobotech and standard bush are
typically used for grinding of long drills, keeping the support under the grinding
wheel at all times. Tailstock will support tools with a centre at the end.
• Ensures rigid support for long tools
• Reduction of vibration and chatter when grinding
• Fully programmable position
• Arobotech supports helical drills with a back taper
• Tailstock has programmable force control
• Increased machine output and high productivity
• Higher feedrates and reduced cycle times are possible
LASERULTRA
The LaserUltra system provides accurate and repeatable measurement of tools
inside the machine. The LaserUltra can automatically measure OD, run-out, EOT,
Ballnose, Corner radius and all profile tools. An air blast unit on the laser ensures
that coolant or contaminants do not interfere with the measurement process.
• Faster set-up times
• Less scrap
• No need to remove the tool from the machine
• Increased efficiency
• Laser OD SPC (Statistical Process Control) cycle also available
• Laser is permanently mounted inside the machine
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PREMIERPLUS COLLET ADAPTORS
ANCA’s new PREMIER Collet Adaptors provides operators with a premium
workholding range. The PREMIER Collet Adaptors use a new totally internal
clamping mechanism. The spring pack in the adaptor provides the tool clamping
force and prevents possible runout that was previously added if misalignment
occurred between the drawbar and the collet.
• Reduces tool runout for improved tool quality
• Available in W20, W25 and B32/45 versions
• PCA (Precision Collet Adaptor) versions also available
• Option available for MX5 Linear and MX7 Linear tool grinders
S0FTWARE
TOOLROOM
ANCA’s ToolRoom software suite caters for a wide range of tool types and applications with an
easy-to-use interface to input tool geometry parameters. ToolRoom ensures that the MX Linear
machines will efficiently handle any regrinding or manufacture challenge.
The machine operator is able to easily and quickly set up or modify tool programs, depending
upon the required tool type. For more proficient users, advanced software pages exist to access
complex tool designs and operations. ToolRoom supports the grinding of drills, end mills, profile
tools, burrs, routers and many other special applications.
WHEEL PROBE
The auto wheel pack qualification probe is used to accurately measure grinding
wheels inside the machine. The Wheel Probe uses a Renishaw probe to qualify the
wheel pack. It is possible to measure the front surface location, back surface
location, wheel diameter and toroid radius of a grinding wheel. It eliminates the
need for operator intervention which ensures consistent measurement results.
• Automatically measures a wide variety of wheel shapes
• Eliminates the need to manually qualify the wheel pack
• Eliminates the need to remove the wheel pack from the grinder
• Increases machine productivity
• Reduces first tool rejections
• Option available for MX5 Linear and MX7 Linear tool grinders
IVIEW
iView is a measuring system that is able to measure the ground tool while it is still
in the work-holding on the machine. The image of the ground tool as taken by the
iView camera is compared with an ideal overlay shape generated by the software.
The tool size can then be compensated automatically based on the overlay
displayed on the machine screen.
• Eliminates the need to remove a tool from the grinder to check the dimensions
• Reduces errors caused by relocating and manually compensating
• 300x and 100x magnification options
• Provides measuring accuracy to 3 microns
• iView is permanently mounted inside machine
CIM3D
CIMulator3D simulates the programmed tool path exactly as it would be ground on the machine.
New tool programs can be verified for size, shape, machine clearance and even cycle time
estimates. CIMulator3D maintains continuous work flow through the machine by reducing
development time and trial grinding.
ANCA was the first to introduce true 3D simulation technology for CNC tool and cutter grinding.
CIM3D delivers advanced tool simulation quality and an enhanced user-friendly interface for
high performance and increased efficiency.
TOOLDRAFT
ToolDraft is used for creating 2D cutting tool drawings from a simulated tool or direct from
ToolRoom. This is built on the foundation of CIM3D engine projecting a 3D model into accurate
2D projection views. This will help customers to create drawings of cutting tools manufactured
on ANCA machines without relying on third party software.
• Dimension all tool features with tolerances and surface finish requirements
• Annotate drawing with text, images, and drafting symbols from the drafting symbols library.
• Load and save customer defined drawing templates with defined text, line and colour styles
• Export drawing as PDF or DXF with ability to print drawing.
MANAGEMENT SUITE
Management Suite provides customers with the ability to manage their tool production, tool files
and wheel files. This standalone software comes with three main features:
AUTOSTICK
Automatic wheel conditioning system. Used for in-between cycle conditioning
(sticking) of resin bonded CBN and diamond grinding wheels. Regular sticking of
grinding wheels will ensure maximum results and help wheels last longer. When
continually grinding, wheels become glazed, or loaded. The sticking process
exposes the diamond and removes chips (swarf) embedded in the wheel so the
wheel cuts better.
• Reduces tool burn and wheel glazing
• Improves feed rates and reduces cycle times
• Increases life expectancy of grinding wheels
• Saves time and increases operator safety
• Option available for MX5 Linear & MX7 Linear tool grinders with 1 - 4 stick
• REDAX monitors machine production 24/7 in real-time and delivers up-to-date information,
greatly enhancing the visibility and control of the tool manufacturing operation. This system
will enable customers to improve the productivity of their machines by reducing machine
downtime, analysing tool production, and past production history.
• Wheel management is a server-based wheel library which provides means to easily share
wheel packs and qualification data between machines.
• Tool management is a server-based application which makes it easy to transfer grinding files
between simulators and machines. This also maintains version control and history of all tool
files, and has read/write user permissions for better control of tool files.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CNC DATA
ANCA AMC5 G2 High Performance CNC, High Speed SSD, Ethercat, Intel processor, Windows 10.
MECHANICAL AXES
X-axis Y-axis Z-axis C-axis A-axis
Spindle Power 26 kW (35 HP) peak
14 kW (19 HP) S1
Loader Tool Capacity
(with loader)
FastLoad-MX (Option):
245 x Ø 3 mm
156 x Ø 6 mm
42 x Ø 16 mm
RoboMate (Option):
2520 x Ø 3mm
1560 x Ø 6 mm
462 x Ø 16 mm
189 x Ø 25 mm
Linear Scales
Tool Load Time
Standard on X & Y-axes,
optional on the Z-axis
FastLoad-MX 24 sec
RoboMate 15 sec
38 kW (51 HP) peak
20 kW (27 HP) S1
FastLoad-MX (Option):
245 x Ø 3 mm
156 x Ø 6 mm
42 x Ø 16 mm
RoboMate (Option):
2520 x Ø 3mm
1560 x Ø 6 mm
462 x Ø 16 mm
189 x Ø 25 mm
Standard on X & Y-axes,
optional on the Z-axis
FastLoad-MX 24 sec
RoboMate 15 sec
Resolution 0.0001 mm
0.0000039”
Travel 540mm
21.1”
0.0001 mm
0.0000039”
510mm
16.1”
0.0001 mm
0.0000039”
215mm
8.4”
0.0001 deg 0.0001 deg
264 deg 360 deg
SOFTWARE AXES (PATENTED)
B, V, U, W
WORKPIECE*
Diameter 200 mm (7.8”) max., weight 20 kg (44 lb) max., productive up to Ø20 mm, Tool Length 300mm (12")
DRIVE SYSTEM
ANCA Digital AMD5x (EtherCAT standard)
MACHINE DATA
Grinding spindle:
–ANCA bi-directional
–10,000 RPM
–Integral direct-drive
–Spindle - Single ended Synchronous Motor
Grinding wheel: Max. diameter 203 mm (8”)
Wheel bore: 31.75 mm (1.25”), 32 mm and 20 mm
Wheel packs: Single wheel pack - options of 2 and 6 auto wheel changer (max 4 wheels per pack)
OTHER DATA
Pneumatic Collet Actuator Yes Yes
MicroPlus Option Option
Overhead Top Clamp Option Option
Pop-up Steady Option Option
Manual Tailstock Option Option
Headstock Mounted Coolant Outlet Yes Yes
Auto-Stick 1 to 4 Sticks (option) 1 to 4 Sticks (option)
LaserUltra Option Option
Automatic Wheel Probe Option Option
iView (semi-automatic tool inspection) Option Option
iBalance Option Option
Electrical power: 25 KVA (26.5 KVA with robot)
Coolant system: External Machine base: ANCAcrete (polymer concrete)
Floor plan:
Width: 2320 mm (92”)
Depth: 2240 mm (88”)
Height: 2015 mm (80”)
Weight: 5500 kg / 12,125 lbs
* ANCA reserves the right to update or amend specifications without prior notice.
Probe system: Renishaw
Colour: RAL 7035 / RAL 5008
Control panel: Full touch screen (19”)
Machine Structure: Bi-Symmetrical Gantry
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