To create even more flexibility and possible applications, a new function was developed for the systron esX edge seaming and grinding machine to be able to automatically process the glass in several passes.
Initial situation grinding with esX
The grinding result can be adjusted using the processing tool (usually a diamond tool), the feed rate and the contact pressure.
To date, the Seaming/Grinding process on the esX was only possible in one cycle.
The following processes were possible:
0 = Transport to the Washing Machine
1 = Seaming/Arrising: The machine uses the seaming/arrising recipe
2 = Grinding: The machine uses the grinding recipe
In the recipe – the settings for each glass thickness – the following parameters are set to obtain a seamed or ground edge:
• Feed speeds
• Contact pressure
These parameters and the grit of the tool, determine the amount of material removed (removal rate).
New function for more flexibility
Thanks to a software update, it is now possible to process the glass in several passes.
Possibility 1:
Two cycles with the same tool. This means that the removal rate doubles and the industrially ground edge is more likely achieved.
Possibility 2:
Pre-grinding with a coarse tool (oscillating, flat-segmented tool) and subsequent seaming using a V-tool. Beautiful results for industrially ground edges.
The following processes are now possible:
0 = Transport to the washing machine (without processing)
1 = Seaming/Arrising: The machine uses the seaming/arrising recipe
2 = Grinding: The machine uses the grinding recipe
3 = Grinding & Seaming: Recipe for removal and arris for 1st and 2nd round (2 cycles with autamatic tool change)
As before, in this process the grinding head follows the glass contour due to the floating tool spindle. The removal rate is determined by feed rate, contact pressure and tool grit.