The Next Generation in Precision Grinding

Fast, flexible, high performance

A new generation
The ANCA MX7 is a powerful, versatile next-generation CNC grinding machine, that is helping ANCA change the grinding industry worldwide. Its built to answer todays economic realities and the demands of high output, high-precision manufacturing. MX7 is a hard-working, highproductivity system whose unique features make it capable of handling varied batch sizes with minimum setup time. Speed, flexibility, ANCA reliability and optimum precision the MX7 has it all. Tool manufacturers worldwide are demanding precision grinding at lower cost and MX7 delivers it. MX7 is optimized to grind tools up to 16 mm () diameter focusing on the area of your greatest demand. This means the highest levels of accuracy and productivity where it counts the most.

The Production Performer

MX7 at a glance
10-second tool change. 10-second wheel change. Production ready. Wheel Changer that stores 6 HSK 50 wheel packs for increased productivity and flexibility. MLX loader for unmanned operation. Permanent magnet spindle delivers constant torque across the entire RPM range. Off-line tool design and development using CIMulator3D.

Proven design fundamentals

The MX7 machine design is based on the TX7 machine structure which industry can testify over the past 10 years to be the ideal production design. These proven TX7 qualities that are now part of the MX7 include: Outstanding rigidity and strength of machine axis. Designed for heavy production grinding. Thermal stability. Optimized axis travel for reduced cycle times. All of these qualities result in the MX7 being the ideal production performer and will more than meet customer expectations. These machine features have also been designed with space in mind and are packaged in the smallest possible machine footprint. The MX7 is in response to industry demands and delivers what customers expect from an ANCA machine.

Better performance, better profit

Better productivity, performance and an innovative system design means higher profits, greater competitiveness, and leaner manufacturing for ANCA customers. The new generation MX7 will take you there.

Machine features and options

Permanent-magnet spindle
Outstanding spindle performance across entire spindle working range. High torque at lower RPM particularly suited for carbide grinding. Position controlled axis (Q-axis), ensures accurate and repeatable wheel pack changes. 10,000 RPM maximum. Spindle power rating of 20 kW (S1).
Permanent magnet spindle

Wheel pack changer

Increases machine productivity and flexibility. 10-second wheel change time. Six HSK wheel packs for accurate, rigid spindle mounting. Coolant manifolds also changed. Spindle returns to same index position when changing arbors, ensuring superior repeatability (Q-axis).
Automatic Wheel Changer (cover removed for clarity)

Wheel dressing
Mounting a dresser roll onto the high-speed headstock allows in-cycle dressing of grinding wheels, which is a must for any unmanned and high performance operation. Customized wheel shapes can be imported in the form of a DXF file and automatically dressed and used in any grinding cycle.

In-process dressing

Pop-up steady
Excellent accuracy with setting control. Rigid design for optimum tool support. Fine adjustment screws helping reduce set-up time. Adjustable vertically, axially and also yaw.

Precision tool support

Integrated loader
Designed for maximum productivity and minimal setup time. 10-second tool change time. High capacity: 3 mm () 840 tools, 16 mm () 154 tools. Maximum tool length 250 mm (9 ). One gripper set for loading from pallet direct to workholding. Integration into machine structure ensures accurate, repeatable loading. Loader viewed from the MX7 operator position via transparent guards.
MLX high capacity pallet

ANCA global support

ANCAs MX7 is the CNC tool and cutter grinder chosen by the industry where high precision tools and reliability are paramount. It is designed to meet the demands of a competitive industry, and is supported by ANCAs world-wide team of technical specialists. Confidence that ANCA is the right choice goes beyond the machine. The ANCA team will be your partner with application and machine support from training right through to maintenance.

Machine features and options

iView
iView, a precise tool measurement system developed by ANCA, can quickly be set up inside the machine to provide measurement data without the need to remove the tool from the machine. This data can be fed into the grinding program for automatic exact compensation, resulting in a precisely ground tool.

CIMulator3D
CIMulator3D simulates the programmed tool path exactly as it would be ground on the machine. New tool programs can be verified for size, shape, machine clearance and even cycle time estimates. CIMulator3D maintains continuous work flow through the machine by reducing development time and trial grinding.

Software
A wide range of applications based on the renowned ANCA iGrind platform are available within the ANCA ToolRoom software suite. The iGrind interface is user friendly, offering a high degree of flexibility and operational efficiency. The ToolRoom suite of software supports the grinding of drills, end mills, profile tools, burrs, routers and many other special applications.

Technical specifications
CNC-Data
ANCA 5DX, Core 2 Duo, min. 1GB RAM, 15 Touch Screen, Ethernet port, 56kbps modem, Two USB ports, UPS

Mechanical axes
Position feedback resolution X-axis 0.0001 mm (0.0000039) Y-axis 0.0001 mm (0.0000039) Z-axis 0.0001 mm (0.0000039) C-axis 0.0001 deg A-axis 0.0001 deg Q-axis 0.03 deg Programming resolution X-axis 0.001 mm (0.000039) Y-axis 0.001 mm (0.000039) Z-axis 0.001 mm (0.000039) C-axis 0.001 deg A-axis 0.001 deg Q-axis 0.3 deg

Software axes (patented)

B, V, U, W, Max. tool diameter 100 mm (4) Max. tool grind length 250 mm (9 ) Max. weight 20 kg (44 lbs)

295

Work piece

25 2130 2015

Drive system

ANCA Digital (SERCOS standard) / Linear axes direct-drive ballscrew / Rotary axes direct drive

1540

Machine data
Grinding spindle

Grinding wheel Wheel bore Six wheel packs

Bi-directional direct drive 20kW/27HP (constant power-S1) 38kW/51HP (peak power) 10,000 RPM Permanent magnet Position controlled axis (Q-axis) HSK50F taper Max. 150 mm (6) 31.75 mm (1 ), 32 mm, 20 mm Max. 4 wheels each 25KVA (including coolant system) 2130 Renishaw 2015 External ANCAcrete (Polymer concrete) RAL 7035 / RAL 5014 Approximately 5500 kg Width: 2320 mm (92) Depth: 2240 mm (88) Height: 2130 mm (84)

50

295

2295

700 25

Other data

Electrical power Probe system Coolant system Machine base Colour Weight Floor plan

1540

50 ANCA reserves the right to alter or amend specifications without prior notice

2200

695

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