ANCA TapX 7 203 mm Linear Machine

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ANCA was the first machine manufacturer to deliver to market a single setup machine for complete tap manufacture. Continuing this tradition of industry firsts, ANCA now offers the TapX Linear range of machines – the first single setup tap grinding machine with LinX linear motor technology on X, Y and Z axis. TapX Linear finds the perfect balance between proven designs combined with ANCA's newest technologies. The rigid bi-symmetrical column design on the solid polymer concrete base has been the foundation design of ANCA machines over the years. Now, in addition, ANCA's new LinX cylindrical linear motors and linear glass scales are fitted as standard on X, Y and Z axis for proven and unsurpassed long term reliability and accuracy. The result is a superior machine that ensures customers will meet ever increasing market demands of precision tap grinding. TapX machines are purpose built, with tooling, coolant delivery and automation specifically for production grinding of all types of taps, from M3 up to M50, whether in high speed steel or carbide. Clever tooling design means change over from one tap type to another can be done in minutes, not hours. This delivers greater flexibility in your tap production and results in increased productivity and reduced costs. A great machine is nothing, without software to drive it. ANCA has always been regarded a market leader with its versatile and easy to use software. Not only does ANCA's dedicated iTap software allow easy programming of any tap type, supporting software makes for easy wheel design and in process dressing. Cimulator3D simulation software will also mean your tap design and grinding program can be proven offline, before you lay a hand on the machine – saving you setup time and ensuring you grind the right tool from the first. Taking the step up to TapXcell, keeps all the capabilities of the TapX Linear and adds automatic tool changing and 9 wheel packs as standard, with the option of up to 24 wheel packs. This means multiple tap types can be produces in the one setup, delivering the ultimate in machine flexibility. PerformanceThe TapX Linear range uses ANCA LinX Linear Motors for axis motion (X, Y and Z axes). In conjunction with linear scales, a high level of machine precision and performance is able to be achieved, resulting in superior tool accuracy and surface finish. With LinX Linear Motors there is no loss of machine accuracy over time due to wear and it is not affected by temperature variations. The LinX Linear Motor has higher axis speed and acceleration leading to reduced cycle times. It achieves this while maintaining a smoother axis motion.Unique Cylindrical design Existing flat bed type of linear motors can have some drawbacks when used with tool grinders. A cylindrical design overcomes these drawbacks which is why ANCA developed this particular design of Linear Motor for their new TapX Linear range. Reliable The cylindrical LinX Linear Motors experience less wear as there are no contacting parts. They have been specially designed for a lifetime of operation in harsh grinding environments. As the magnetic field is cylindrical there is no additional down force on the rails or machine base.Rated to IP67 With the unique cylindrical design the LinX Linear Motor is sealed to IP67. This sealing keeps out grinding contamination helping to extend the life of the linear motor.Does not need a separate chiller unit The LinX uses less energy than an equivalent flat bed style linear motor and has the same power consumption as a ballscrew system but with more efficiency. The design of the motor also naturally isolates any heating effects