Modular grinding heads offer versatility to VTL's

Avoiding the need for expensive investment in new grinding machines or excessive costs in subcontract can be realised through the addition of a modular grinding head for use with Vertical Turning Lathe's (VTL's). Kuroda Jena Tec have a specific range of WBSVH units designed for horizontal or vertical applications which with the addition of an inverter system can be easily retrofitted to an existing manual machine tool. Used in a variety of applications ranging from grinding of stellite hard facing or machining honeycomb rings in aerospace blade casings, the addition of a modular unit is a highly cost effective way to add capability to equipment already located in the customers factory. Kuroda Jena Tec also produce units in its TPG series for use with horizontal lathes for both internal and external grinding. Custom designed inverter packages can be supplied as a complete modular retrofit.

Jena Tec WBSVH Grinding Attachment for Vertical Lathes & Turning Machines

Adaption of a vertical turret lathe or turning centre into having a grinding capability couldn't be easier with the use of a Jena Tec WBSVH grinding head. Jena Tec design and manufacture the B&T WBSVH range to be customised to provide a range of extension lengths with 1.5 or 3HP versions at speeds of up to 6000RPM. The WBSVH motorised grinding spindle range is ideally suited to retrofit or periodic use as a grinding attachment for vertical lathes. The unit can be easily fitted by directly mounting onto a tool post turret position or by a suitable adaptor plate to allow the operator to remove when not required. Jena Tec also provide its range of CT portable inverters to allow speed control and constant torque through a suitable drive system supplied with cubicle and customer specified length of armoured cabling. The robust Jena Tec WBSVH spindle has a rugged cast iron body and durable AC motor. The extension sleeve is made from excellent quality steel and the entire unit is finished in a 2 pack epoxy paint coat to a high standard. Irrespective of extension sleeve length, the wheel location taper is ground accurately to within a few microns runout providing customers with the assurance of a high quality accurate grinding process. The Jena Tec WBSVH range is particularly suitable for grinding of honeycomb in aerospace, grinding of abradeable coatings, ceramics, hard facing, stellite coating and can be adapted to a wide range of vertical machining centres including Webster & Bennett. for further information go to http://www.jena-tec.co.uk/ or contact Jena Tec on +44(0)1623 726010 or by email at sales@jena-tec.co.uk .

Turn Your Lathe into A Grinding Machine!

Turn Your Lathe into A Grinding Machine!
Jena Tec’s range of Duplex Tool post grinding systems offer users a greatly expanded capability to adapt existing plant and equipment to have grinding capability. Offering one of the most extensive ranges, Jena Tec’s products are inherently flexible and cost effective to give all the benefits of a precision grinding process without the high cost of a cylindrical grinding machine.

Blade Tip Grinding
Aero engine and Gas Turbine repair shops are a favourite customer of Tool post grinding units where there is recognition of the cost effective method of grinding assembled rotating blades within shafts or casings using Jena Tec equipment.

We offer a range of units comprising either external, internal or dual use systems able to cope with a variety of sizes and bore depths.

Deep Hole Grinding
These quills have solved many awkward production problems, and are an invaluable accessory. They provide a means of machining a work piece without the deflection that might be caused by a cutting tool. The massive bases of the larger Duplex grinders provide adequate anchorage. They are readily interchangeable with the standard quills. High precision races are used throughout, the longer sizes having supporting bearings or bearings in the centre.

Precision Machine Shops
Boring, facing and external cylindrical grinding to precise tolerances can be achieved with the Duplex range. It makes economic sense for Precision Machine Shops to hold a Tool post unit to make maximum utilisation of existing equipment.

Abrasive Band Grinders
Abrasive Band Grinders compliment the Tool Post Grinder range to provide a range of finishing options including;
•Roll Grinding
•Surface Grinding
•Welding Boom Mounted Tank Grinding
•Robot Mounted Abrasive Grinder