MEKARF VERTEX 3X CNC Tool Grinding Machine

Mekarf Vertex 3X – Cnc Drill And End Mill End Grinding Machine

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Category :	Cnc Tool Grinding Machines

Explanation

MEKARF VERTEX 3X CNC Drill and End Mill End Grinding Machine

Precision grinding. Repeatable results. Flexible tool management.

The MEKARF VERTEX 3X is a compact CNC tool grinding machine being developed to regrind the point geometries of HSS and solid carbide drills in the Ø3–20 mm diameter range, as well as the end cutting edges of end mills.

Its servo-controlled axes, precision grinding spindle, and recipe-based CNC control architecture are designed to support accuracy, repeatability, and ease of operation in cutting tool reconditioning.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
Machine type	CNC tool end grinding machine
Tool diameter range	Ø3–20 mm
Compatible tool materials	HSS and solid carbide
Applicable tool types	Drills and end mills
Grinding operations	Drill point regrinding and end cutting edge regrinding of end mills
CNC axis configuration	3 axes: X, Z, and A
Axis drive	Servo motor controlled
Servo communication	EtherCAT
CNC control system	Radonix NT
Operator interface	PC-based touchscreen HMI
Process management	Parameter-based recipes and automatic grinding cycle development target
Grinding spindle	Precision grinding spindle; final power and speed values to be determined
Tool clamping	Collet-based tool holding system
Grinding wheel system	Diamond and/or CBN wheel options, depending on tool material and process conditions
Design approach	Compact structure, precise motion control, and repeatable grinding

Key Features

Versatile tool range: Designed for regrinding the ends of suitable drills and end mills in the Ø3–20 mm diameter range.
Servo-controlled motion: Programmable motion control across the X, Z, and A axes.
Recipe-based operation: Software architecture intended to define tool types and grinding parameters.
Support for tool life extension: Regrinding worn cutting tools can help extend their usable service life.
Compact machine design: Intended for in-house tool maintenance and reconditioning applications.
MEKARF engineering: Integration of machine design, CNC motion control, and application-specific automation.

Applications

Machining workshops
Manufacturers operating CNC machining centers
Cutting tool maintenance and reconditioning departments
Cutting tool manufacturers and technical service providers
Manufacturers seeking to reduce in-house cutting tool costs

Process Scope and Limitations

The intended process scope of the VERTEX 3X covers drill point regrinding and regrinding the end cutting edges of end mills. Grinding the helical peripheral flutes of end mills is not included in the standard process scope.

Design and Validation Note

The specifications listed represent design-stage targets. Final spindle power and speed, axis travel ranges, measurable accuracy, supported tool geometries, and automatic cycle capabilities will be confirmed following prototype validation.

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