Surface grinding machine FX40

for straight bladewith magnetic chuckPLC-controlled

Product overview
The FX40 surface grinding machine is designed for heavy-duty surfacing and precision grinding of large workpieces. Available with grinding lengths from 1500 mm to 7100 mm (longer lengths on request), the FX40 features a high-power grinding wheel motor (30 kW) and is recommended for knife and blade manufacturers and companies performing large-plate surfacing.

Technical features

• Rotating electro-permanent magnetic chuck, angle -90° to +90° (standard width 200 mm)
• Angular divisor for magnetic chuck
• Grinding motor 30 kW (40 HP)
• Segment holding ring Ø350 mm
• Digital programmer: PLC Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200
• Automatic lubrication
• Variable carriage speed 1–30 m/min with electronic run adjustment controlled by PLC
• Automatic grinding-wheel downfeed and fully programmable working cycles via PLC
• Grinding wheel quick up/down approach and slow approach control
• Transversal head translation for precise wheel-to-work alignment
• Separate coolant collection tank with 180 l/min motor pump

Optional configurations

• Siemens Touch Screen PLC
• Magnetic chuck with high-power polarity
• Rotating magnetic chuck widths: 250 / 300 / 350 mm
• Segment holding ring Ø400 / Ø450 mm
• Grinding motor up to 45 kW (60 HP)
• Variable grinding-wheel speed
• Slow carriage speed 0.3 m/min
• RTS level detector — wheel wear compensation system
• Magnetic coolant cleaner with rotating discs
• Coolant cleaner with paper filter (automatic or manual)
• Additional grinding head 3.7 kW (5 HP), automatic or manual
• Extraction / dust collection system

Technical specifications

• Model: FX40
• Standard grinding motor: 30 kW (40 HP); optional up to 45 kW (60 HP)
• Grinding lengths available: 1500 mm – 7100 mm (longer on request)
• Rotating magnetic chuck angle: -90° to +90° (standard width 200 mm; options 250/300/350 mm)
• Segment holding ring: Ø350 mm (optional Ø400 / Ø450 mm)
• Control: PLC Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 (optional Touch Screen)
• Carriage speed: variable 1–30 m/min (option 0.3 m/min)
• Coolant pump capacity: 180 l/min in separate collection tank
• Additional features: automatic lubrication, transversal head translation, programmable grinding cycles, wheel approach control; optional RTS level detector and coolant cleaners
• Recommended use: heavy-duty surfacing and precision grinding for knives, blades and large work-pieces