The decision whether to use hard milling or coordinate grinding requires the evaluation of costs, machining time and desired precision. FEHLMANN solves this question with the new VERSA 645/643 linear, VERSA 745/743 and VERSA 945/943 with a coordinate grinding function - both processes are perfectly combined on one machine. You can decide case-by-case and with great flexibility how to achieve the desired surfaces most economically.
Advantages of combining hard milling and grinding:
Versatile and economical – one machine for two processes
Time-savings with one-time clamping of workpiece for milling and grinding. No more re-clamping necessary
Shorter machining times thanks to two processes on same machine
Multi-use of precision: make a one-time investment in high precision and benefit twice, thanks to the combination of milling and grinding
Increased efficiency due to high process reliability
Parts can be precisely pre-milled before grinding, ensuring a perfectly pre-finished part. Elimination of varying offsets caused, for example, by warpage during hardening
Consistent excellent surface quality and contour accuracy - due to choice of most suitable machining strategy and automatic dressing of grinding tool
Simple programming - grinding functions such as pendulum stroke and dressing can be easily integrated into the program after milling
With its well-thought through and compact design, the FEHLMANN VERSA series may be automated at any time.