The new, smallf o o t p r i n t ANCA FastGrind CNC Tool and Cutter Grinder for high-speed resharpening of tools .35 to 12 mm dia. Is des igned to offer users the latest CNC grinding technology from robust mechanicals toANCAiGrind software. “The concept behind FastGrind is to provide the grinding quality and reliability of theANCA range at an economical cost, offering users a favorable price/performance relationship,” said a company spokesperson. The machine is priced at $120,000. “With the FastGrind, we created a way for the tool-making shops to access ANCA technology affordably without compromising ANCA quality,” said Russell Riddiford, ANCA, Inc. President. “The FastGrind offers high positioning accuracies in all five mechanical axes plus an additional four software axes,” said the spokesperson. “Linear axes are ball screw-driven and the two rotary axes are direct-driven. Drills, step drills, endmills, burrs, profile tools, routers as well as special tools can be efficiently sharpened with the FastGrind. “The machine uses a doubleendedHSK40wheel spindle providing flexibility and reducing setup time. Maximum wheel diameter is 8 inches. Apart probing systemis standardwith the FastGrind and ANCA iView tool inspection software package optional. “The optional iView includes software that works seamlessly with the machine operating software and a Camera whichmounts easily inside the ANCA grinder. IView has a standard magnification of 300:1, other magnifications can be provided and the accuracy of the system is 2 micron, more than enough for most tool inspection needs. “iViewsoftware generates the ideal shape for standard tool geometries and protracts it over the actual tool image. “All machine axis saddles are made from a single-piece casting resulting in extreme rigidity and reducing vibration during machining. The grinding spindle is also mounted on a single piece casting which ensures machine overall robustness. “A fire suppression system, manual steady and manual hydraulic Schunk chuck are additional options.” For more information contact: Russell Riddiford, President ANCAInc. 31129 Century Drive Wixom, MI 48393 248-926-4466 sales@anca.com.au www.anca.com