PG6 - SCD/MCD Tool Production
CNC Planetary Polishing Machine
SCD/MCD Tooling Production
PG6
PG6 MULTI-FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIESThe PG6 is an automatic, ultra-high precision polishing machine that is designed specifically for processing natural or synthetic single crystal diamond (SCD) tools. A world-first engineering solution for the precision manufacture of controlled waviness and complex geometry tools using high quality air bearings for both wheel spindle and the pivot. The PG6 software is user-friendly where straightforward programming blocks can be built step-by-step to produce the tool forms and geometries you need.
The PG6 features an adaptable nano-stop enabling the use of closed loop, open loop and active functionality, which gives the operator ultimate control. The high resolution camera is used in conjunction with an improved optical lens system to enable tool measurements and geometry validation. The updated system provides a quick exchange for optional lenses. The enhanced vision system positioning stages are equipped with 1um resolution micrometre heads for ease of use and more accurate positioning. The optional extraction unit with dual suction points facilitates the removal of any diamond particles to create a cleaner working environment.
Coborn offers a number of optional, enhanced software packages for the PG6, which include;
Curve Block - With the interpolation of multiple axes we can process elliptical, hyperbolic, parabolic and cubic forms.
Standard Profile Block - Allows the operator to generate a concave form with multiple blended radii.
Advanced Profile Block - To produce multiple concave and convex radii.
Contour Block - To generate a single concave radius with lead in/out using the 'point' of a shaped wheel.
Helical Block - To generate SCD end mills with primary and secondary cutting clearances.
K-Land Block - To perform a negative cutting edge around the flanks and radius of a tool.
Dual Wheel Software - Enables the operator to use Main Spindle/Aux Infeed (second wheel) options to run in Standard and Radius Blocks.
Standard Vision Software - Allows the operator to perform angle, radius and face measurements.
Advanced Vision Software - Enables the pre-inspection of tools. Provides a waviness measurement on both convex and single concave radius.
Adaptive Acoustic Tracing Software - Enables the PG6 to adaptively control the pivot and infeed axes. This allows the axes to adapt to each individual tool and polish cycle (each pivot sweep).
The floating table position is monitored using a five nanometre resolution scale. This measurement is plotted against the pivot angle enabling the operator to identify any points of excessive push-off. The PG6 also features acoustic tracing. A touch probe is supplied to enable audio monitoring of the grinding process. The machine enhances this well-established technology to plot a graph of amplitude against pivot position giving a visual representation of any variations.
Features
• Tool profiles generated from tool program
• Digital zoom and image dragging facility
• Machine operation training in one day
• Rotary axis training in one additional day
• Connects to grinding machine by umbilical harness to avoid vibration transmission
• All units pluggable
• Remote diagnostics via internet
• 3 phase, multi voltage/multi-frequency supply
• X, Y micrometre adjustment for camera alignment
• x60 - x600 magni cation
• x1000 magnification - optional extra (inspection only)
• Water cooled to provide thermal stability
• Speed up to 12,000 rpm programmable
• Rotation direction programmable
• Brushless, vibration-free integral drive
• Constant load, dead weight systems, 0.5-3.0kg
• 5nm infeed scale
• 0.1° planetary position resolution
• AC servo motor drive via non-influencing motor and belt
• Speed, direction and angular position programmable
• 0 - 20° tilt for conical clearance
• Can be synchronised
• Fully programmable speed and stroke
• Sinusoidal acceleration / deceleration
• Tool height adjustable
• +/-20° tilt cylindrical clearance
• Nest accepts round and square shank tools
• Brushes, vibration free integral drive
• <50nm rotational error
• Maximum arc of rotation 182°
• Position resolution 0.001°
• Position & speed programmable
• Removes thermal expansion effects
• Programmable ‘on/off’
Machine dimensions (w x d x h) – 790mm x 1310mm x 1900mm
Control tower dimensions (w x d x h) – 610mm x 640mm x 1910mm
Machine weight – 800kg
Control tower weight – 160kg
CNC control system – CNC control with Intel i7 processor running Coborn .net software on a Windows platform
Grinding wheel spindle – 2.0kW 0 – 12000 rpm programmable liquid cooled high-precision air spindle
Grinding wheel – Ø85mm-Ø100mm Metal bond wheel or cast iron lap
Pivot spindle – High-precision air spindle with radial error ≤ 0.00005mm
Process inspection – Coborn integrated camera inspection system X60 to X600 magnification
Electrical requirements – 380 / 220 3phase 50/60 Hz 16amps
Mechanical options – Rotary axis (RM) programmable, Coning spindles (CS) manual, Work piece clamping systems
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RM76 - Rotary Axis
For coning, cylindrical grinding and index positioning. Programmable rotation to 0.001°. Collet chuck to suit tools up to Ø16mm. Other adaptors available.
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TRC – Tool Radius Check
Microscope with image analysis software to measure tool radius and radius waviness. Generates custom designed QC graphical data sheets which can then be supplied with the associated tool.
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Extraction Unit
An extraction unit with dual suction points to extract any diamond particles for a cleaner working environment.
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SAM – Metal Bond Wheels
High quality, porosity free. Extremely long life, designed for dry grinding. Dynamically balanced to gyroscopic tolerances.
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Cast Iron-Lap Wheels
For ultra-fine finishing. Different diamond grain powder available on request.
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Optional Software Modules
Curve Block. Standard or Advanced Profile Block. Contour Block. K-Land Block. Profile Block. Helical Block. Adaptive Acoustic Tracing Software.