Based around ease of operation and shipped complete with a raft of grinding process enhancements, the DT Series from Perfect sets new standards in conventional surface grinding, according to UK agent, RK International.
The Perfect range of surface grinders already provides a compact 150 x 450mm grinding capacity through to 1,600 x 6,000mm, complete with rotary table and horizontal spindle ring grinders up to 600mm diameter. But now, all models from the 250 x 500mm size machine to the largest are available as DT models along with a brand new control.
“Built on the established and proven machine construction of the conventional series, the idea behind the DT range is providing a more productive surface grinder offering superior machine control for the operator via a touchscreen interface,” explains Simon Rood, director and general manager at RK International.
Based around the DT control, an LCD touchscreen control panel and featuring several grinding cycles installed as standard such as traditional surface grinding, plus criss-cross grinding and plunge grinding cycles, the new range has been designed with ease of use and flexibility in mind. Autocross stroke adjustment via the touchscreen also becomes part of the standard machine as opposed to setting manually machine travel stops.
“With this new technology from Perfect, the level of skill required to run the DT Series is not as demanding as with earlier grinding machines,” Mr Rood adds. “With the ease of use of the interface on the HMI, the settings can easily be added to the control through simple data input.
“Most conventional Perfect surface grinders are equipped with the AD5 NC automatic down feed control option which involves physical buttons to create the most simple of cycles. The DT Series now features this functionality as standard and all data inputs for the material removal and machine travels are carried out on the touchscreen display.”
To assist in keeping the working area environment cleaner and safety, the backwater splash shield is equipped as standard and a clear viewing window forms the machine’s table safety guard. Fully enclosed machine enclosures are available, with coolant mist filtration also providing increased machine operator safety.
Underpinning the dedicated DT control, the mechanics of the machine have been updated with, in the case of the Column Series (1,000 x 500mm to 2,000 x 700mm), an upgraded hydraulic motor for the X-axis along with a twin-cylinder arrangement to increase safety and productivity, along with a stepless variable hydraulic system that features on the higher specification DT series surface grinders.
“RK International Machine Tools have worked with Perfect in the UK and Ireland for nearly 10 years and we believe it is important, that, with just a few enhancements, the DT Series provides operators with a considerably more productive machine. Speaking with our customers on what improvements could be made to bridge the specification from the entry-level machines to the Perfect ADP, PLC based models, led to the launch of the DT Series,” Mr Rood concludes.
The range of 36 models within the DT Series accompanies the Perfect ADP and X Series PLC and CNC high precision models.
RK International
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